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Each novel, from \u003cem\u003eFool’s Gold\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003eWithout a Doubt\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases Burrows' skill in solving complex cases, tackling everything from thefts and deception to disappearances and murder mysteries. Titles like \u003cem\u003eRed Dirt Country\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRising Dust\u003c\/em\u003e dive into the challenges of policing in remote areas, where Burrows' keen instincts and determination prove invaluable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eDetective Dave Burrows\u003c\/em\u003e series is perfect for enthusiasts of the Crime \u0026amp; Thriller genre who appreciate intricate storylines and richly developed characters. Explore this captivating collection and join Detective Burrows on his thrilling pursuits for truth and justice, as each turn of the page reveals a new layer of excitement and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fools-gold-by-fleur-mcdonald-9781760529161","title":"Fool's Gold","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI am left completely enthralled by Detective Dave Burrows and his story ... I can't wait to see what McDonald has in store for him in the next book.\u003c\/em\u003e — Beauty and Lace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetective Dave Burrows' first posting to the far west goldfields town of Barrabine in 1997 holds everything he's looking for, but Melinda, his wife of two weeks, is devastated at leaving behind her family, friends and her much-loved job in the city as a paediatric nurse to follow Dave into the bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDave settles in easily to the plain-speaking toughness of his new town, knowing that Barrabine could be his stepping stone into the elite stock squad. But will his marriage last the distance? As Dave investigates reports of mysterious late-night trespassing, a missing person, and guns being drawn on strangers, a local prospector phones in with horrific news that could hold the key to everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFleur McDonald's bestselling rural storytelling takes her popular detective, Dave Burrows, back to his compelling and exciting beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJust as much a celebration of the intrepid people that have made a go of it in the remote \"wild west\" as it is a thrilling detective hunt.\u003c\/em\u003e — Out in Perth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46544409198828,"sku":"9781760529161","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22678553482814.jpg?v=1749774773"},{"product_id":"into-the-night-by-fleur-mcdonald-9781761470981","title":"Into the Night","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNobody does rural fiction quite like Fleur McDonald.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Weekly Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetective Dave Burrows is devastated. After an acrimonious divorce, Dave has no choice but to let his ex-wife and her father Mark call the shots: supervised, one-hour visits are all he's allowed if he wants to see his two young daughters. And he knows he'll jump through any hoops to see Bec and Alice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn Leo Perry's farm, sixty kilometres out of Yorkenup, the only positive in Leo's day is the unswerving loyalty of his dog, Coffee. Thanks to yet another power outage, Leo is out in the morning heat, refuelling the water pump. But seconds later he watches in horror as the tank explodes. Flames engulf wooden beams and sparks ignite grass just as Leo realises he's at the end of a one-way petrol trail, the fire roaring straight for him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Dave and his partner Detective Bob Holden are called to Leo's ravaged farm, they're unclear if they're dealing with arson, suicide, or something else. There's been no sign of Leo anywhere, and his wife Jill is distraught. Leo and his dog appear to have vanished. But, when Dave and Bob begin their investigation, what they find makes no sense at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Fleur McDonald\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'I know nothing about farms or rural life but thanks to McDonald's own knowledge and experience, she manages to effortlessly engage readers in the unfolding plot.' Debbish.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'This story is so well written with suspense and mystery and with Dave's cool calm attitude to solving cases, I was turning the pages, although I want all the answers I often don't want the story to end.' \u003ci\u003eFamily Saga Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Fleur's stories always feel authentic and I love learning about farming practices along the way.' 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And he knows he'll jump through any hoops to see Bec and Alice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn Leo Perry's farm, sixty kilometres out of Yorkenup, the only positive in Leo's day is the unswerving loyalty of his dog, Coffee. Thanks to yet another power outage, Leo is out in the morning heat, refuelling the water pump. But seconds later he watches in horror as the tank explodes. Flames engulf wooden beams and sparks ignite grass just as Leo realises he's at the end of a one-way petrol trail, the fire roaring straight for him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Dave and his partner Detective Bob Holden are called to Leo's ravaged farm, they're unclear if they're dealing with arson, suicide or something else. There's been no sign of Leo anywhere, and his wife Jill is distraught. Leo and his dog appear to have vanished. But, when Dave and Bob begin their investigation, what they find makes no sense at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBroad River Station\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'I know nothing about farms or rural life but thanks to McDonald's own knowledge and experience, she manages to effortlessly engage readers in the unfolding plot.' Debbish.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'This story is so well written with suspense and mystery and with Dave's cool calm attitude to solving cases, I was turning the pages, although I want all the answers I often don't want the story to end.' \u003ci\u003eFamily Saga Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'I adored the characters of Mia and Dave and the ensemble of other characters were always interesting. Fleur's stories always feel authentic and I love learning about farming practices along the way.' 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He finds two cattle stations deep in a complex underbelly of racial divide, family secrets, long-repeated lies, kidnapping, and murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacing one of the biggest challenges of his policing life and the heartbreaking prospect of losing his family, Dave can't imagine things getting worse. But there's a hidden danger, intent on revenge, coming right for him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eWithout A Doubt\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Engaging and well-paced... devoured quicker than my Easter chocolate. 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