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Blood in the Dust

By: Bill Swiggs
Narrated by: Elliot Fitzpatrick
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Winner of the Best Unpublished Manuscript of the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize

1853, Victoria, Australia. Five bushrangers led by the murderous outlaw Warrigal Anderson raid a small homestead. When they ride away, 19-year-old Toby O'Rourke's life is changed forever. His parents lay dead at his feet and his brother, Patrick, is badly wounded.

But Toby O'Rourke is made of steel forged in the hardship of colonial life. Forced into adulthood, he and Patrick will seek to restore the family fortunes and outwit not only the rich businessman who conspired to rob them of their birth right but the vicious men who murdered their parents....

©2019 Bill Swiggs (P)2019 Bonnier Books UK Action & Adventure Historical Fiction Fiction

Critic Reviews

"Essential reading for all adventure fans. Honour and courage in the wild and unpredictable Outback." (Wilbur Smith)
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Excellent history lesson that my grandkids would really enjoy. Especially regarding the Eureka Stockade.
Bit sad Frank met his maker, I hope there is a follow up.
Well written story. Cheers well done👍🏼❤️

Fantastic the way the story had so many interesting characters that all came together

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