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The Prospect

By: Fleur McDonald
Narrated by: Tayla Thomas
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When you dig, will you strike gold ... or unearth dangerous secrets? An exciting new series from the queen of rural crime.

No matter how much or how little you find, you will never, ever own the gold. It will always own you.

After a scandal, investigative reporter Zara Ellison and her partner, policeman Jack Higgins, have moved to Kalgoorlie but they are each struggling with this fresh start. The wild mining town has its own rules, and its inhabitants - drawn by the lure of gold and riches - guard their secrets carefully.

Zara feels adrift in the swirling red dust of the lawless bush city, without sources or any leads for the hard-hitting stories she's known for. Jack is out of the detective squad and trying to find his feet back in uniform.

On an isolated stretch of highway, a pair of grey nomads is involved in a devastating accident which leaves more questions than answers. Zara starts digging for her own kind of gold, while Jack's investigation sends him on a parallel path towards a dangerous smuggling ring.

In the wide open spaces of the outback, some secrets are buried deep.

©2025 Fleur McDonald (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers Crime Fiction Mystery Women Sleuths
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The narrator did a good job. The story was good and I was interested in hearing the outcome.

The plausibility of the story.

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Love these books, just when you think you have it worked out you get another reveal that turns it on its head keeping you eagerly trying to solve it. Great writing!

Great mystery writing

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I love the twists, always there. I want to know more. please Fleur keep writing.

Worth waiting for.

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I really enjoyed The Prospect, I only hope the author new publisher will encourage Fleur to continue the Dave Burrows series too, as I feel that series has many many more books in it. This book I could feel the change in Fleurs writing style and once again a fabulous book.

The difference

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It was a great read enjoyed the whole story line of it wasn’t predictable. Can’t wait till the next book is out

The Prospect

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Thank you Fleur for a well written novel and for reminding me of our 12 years living in the Goldfields, WA.
Kalgoorlie will always hold a special place in my heart.
Definitely a great read 10/10

Hard to stop listening to this book!

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Really enjoyed the narrator. Crisp and clear. Was able to identify the different characters through subtle changes.

Storyline was great. Very Aussie. Good research. Enjoyed authenticity.

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Story line with twists and turns, informative, great listen. Relevant to many, especially those travelling with their caravans!

Intriguing story with twists

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Absolutely loved this, be great to have a follow on (if there isn’t already) I want to keep following Jacks story. Ted is an awesome; string and resilient character. Zara…. Well she is a smart journalist and has a bright future ahead.

Great story with a twist

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The narrator was appalling. Mispronouncing place names - ie Kalgoorlie or Kal. Ceduna - don’t do it to yourself.
Story May “read” well but audio is bordering on criminal

Awful

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