Win one of 5 x The Prospect Books by Fleur McDonald valued at $34.99 each.
The Prospect will be published in April 2025, with a second novel to follow later in the year.
Fleur McDonald is the author of the best-selling Detective Dave Burrows series. This exciting partnership will see McDonald release a fresh series of novels across the Australian crime genre.
Set in the lawless town of Kalgoorlie, The Prospect is a gripping tale of crime, conspiracy, and redemption as Senior Constable Jack Higgins and his partner Zara Ellison uncover a dangerous plot involving gold smuggling and political corruption.
When you dig, will you strike gold … or unearth dangerous secrets?
After a scandal, investigative reporter Zara Ellison and her partner, policeman Jack Higgins have moved to Kalgoorlie – both struggling with this fresh start. This wild, outback mining town has its own rules, and its inhabitants – drawn by the lure of gold and riches – guard their secrets carefully.
When a pair of grey nomads is involved in a devastating accident outside town, Jack and Zara will each be drawn into a dangerous smuggling ring
Anna Valdinger, Publisher at HarperCollins Australia, said: 'I have long been a fan of Fleur's work. She brings to life parts of Australia I've never seen and it's always insightful, fascinating and fun. I, along with the whole team, could not be more excited to welcome Fleur to HarperCollins and I cannot wait for readers to discover Kalgoorlie's secrets, quirks and mysteries in these compelling new crime novels. Drama, twists and action guaranteed!'
Fleur McDonald said: 'I'm very grateful for the opportunities that working with Allen and Unwin has given me over the past 15 years, and their support in publishing 24 of my books.
'A change has been in the air for some time, and I'm excited to join HarperCollins and work with Anna Valdinger. Anna's reputation for brilliant crime fiction and challenging the authors she works with is widely known in the industry, and I'm absolutely thrilled to have her as my publisher.
'I have always had a deep personal love for reading crime fiction, and that transitioned to my own writing. To be under Anna's guidance is very exciting. I have never been one to shy away from a challenge, so this will be a great partnership. I'd also like to acknowledge Gaby Naher, who has guided my career with care and precision for over 10 years. Having a wonderfully supportive team behind me means I can get on doing what I do best – writing riveting and engaging stories for my loyal readers.'
Win The Prospect Books
by Fleur McDonald
HarperCollins Publishers
RRP: $34.99
Bestselling rural crime author Fleur McDonald has always had a strong affinity with the land and the vast Australian outback. Raised in Orroroo, South Australia, Fleur loves the open roads, red dust and magical sunsets. With 24 fiction novels and more than 850,000 book sales to her name, Fleur has built a strong following of loyal readers with an insatiable appetite for her craft and characters, most notably Detective Dave Burrows. She spends much of her year behind the wheel, traversing our big country, scouting inspiration and potential storylines for future books, and appearing as a guest speaker at a range of events, including country shows, ladies' days and writers' festivals. A trailblazer in all aspects of her life, Fleur has been a jillaroo farming the land for more than 20 years, founded DVassist to help regional dwellers access crucial support for family and domestic violence, and raised two children with developmental and speech delays, teaching them Makaton sign language to communicate. These days, in between putting out two books a year, she has her sights set on learning to fly a plane. Fleur now lives in Esperance, Western Australia with her two children, Rochelle and Hayden, and two fur children, border collie Shadow and energetic kelpie, Jack.
