SECOND NOVEL by LINDA DOWLING in the RED DUST SERIES

HUNTED. THREATENED. RUINED

Will Lisa O'Connor's strength of spirit, reinforced by her love of the Australian outback and the Aboriginal culture, see her prevail against the sinister intentions surrounding her?

It is the early 1970s. Lisa O'Connor is still haunted by her horrific past. The abuse she suffered at the hands of her brother-in-law and at the Parramatta Girls Home is about to become full circle.

A police investigation into these crimes is now being carried out by Sydney detectives, throwing Lisa back into turmoil. Will the detectives believe her? Will justice ever catch up with her monstrous abusers? Or will they allude capture and punishment?

While under the care of a prominent psychiatrist, Lisa continues to heal from her ordeal. But a new, more sinister threat emerges. An unbalanced and menacing individual has set her sights on Lisa and will stop at nothing to have her. With her Aboriginal protector Billy still on walkabout, and her new life at Woori endangered, will she survive this time?

Sinister Intent, book two of the Red Dust series, pick up where the best seller Splintered Heart left off. Set against the backdrop of the majestic outback, and with its rich cast of characters, this sequel is a masterful page-turner. Packed full of suspense, romance, tragedy and loss, author Linda Dowling brings a young girl's heartbreaking saga alive again.

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Linda Dowling's novel 'Splintered Heart'

FIRST NOVEL by LINDA DOWLING in the RED DUST SERIES

BETRAYED. ABANDONED. SPLINTERED

It is the 1960s, and teenage Lisa O'Connor is growing up in a sordid family in the western suburbs of Sydney, Australia.

Abused and forsaken by those she should have been able to trust the most, Lisa is sent away to the notorious Parramatta Girls Home for 'reform'. While a captive there, she encounters the depths of human depravity and sinks even further into despair.

Luckily for Lisa, she is rescued from this abhorrent life by her childless aunt, who takes her to live at a remote sheep station in outback New South Wales. Lisa finds herself in a world that is different to anything she has know before, and she falls in love with the homestead, Woori, the harsh outback landscape and the Aboriginal culture.

With the help of her aunt and uncle, two female Aboriginal elders and Billy, a very special young Aboriginal man, Lisa's splintered heart and broken spirit begin to mend.

Splintered Heart, book one in the Red Dust series, takes readers on an emotional journey into the depths of human darkness, and out again, into the light of the human spirit. Lisa's determination and desire to overcome her horrific beginnings tell a saga unlike any other. Both horrifying and inspiring, this is a story that keeps the pages turning.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Linda Dowling is an award-winning and #1 bestselling debut author. She grew up in the Western suburbs of Sydney, Australia. During her childhood, she spent most of her time in rural areas and has continued to enjoy life in the bush or in areas with natural surrounds. Her aunt, a wonderful horsewoman, lived in Carinda, New South Wales and taught her a great deal about horses, riding and the outback.

It was during her vacations with her aunt that Linda herself fell in love with the vast outback plains and the Aboriginal culture, their stories and their unique but simple way of living. Linda has a natural affinity with Indigenous peoples and was the only white girl selected to play for the Papua New Guinea softball teams at the Pan Pacific Masters.

In her professional life, Linda has established and managed four medico-legal firms, including her own. During the course of her career, she has been involved in reporting on coronial matters and inquests. She has also worked with the NSW Police State Crime Command Centre and in various Royal Commissions where she was exposed to the worst of human nature. Linda has drawn upon her professional and personal experiences while writing her Red Dust novel series, but the stories are a work of fiction and do not depict any person, living or dead.

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REVIEWS

by MARY DALY

“A compelling read. Prepare to laugh and cry. This book will truely evoke a powerhouse of emotions. Steeped in culture perseverance and the unbreakable spirit of a young girl in 1960's Australia.”

by LYLEY CALNAN

“Linda is an insightful and intelligent woman who has strong spiritual connections with our country and its people. Through her written words and also her art we are fortunate to be able to share her spirit and stories.”

“Amazing author! Fabulous read! Congratulations.”

by ANNE