Fleur McDonald
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 – each struggling with this fresh start. This 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.