Tuesday 16 May 2023

Book Review: Into the Night by Fleur McDonald

 Into the Night

by

Fleur McDonald

Arson, suicide or worse? Detective Dave Burrows investigates his most mystifying case.
 

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Publication date: 4th April 2023 
 
Genre: Crime / Rural
 
Pages:  352
 
RRP: $29.99AU (paperback)
 
Source: Courtesy of the publisher
 

My review of Into the Night

Fleur McDonald has delivered another compelling crime novel with Into the Night.
 
Det. Dave Burrows is called in to assist with investigations into the disappearance of a farmer after his farm goes up in flames.
 
I'm always excited when I hear another Dave Burrows novel is coming out. It's not by chance that Dave is loved by readers all over Australia. Fleur McDonald writes authentic characters with relatable problems and Dave may be tough but he wears his heart on his sleeve.
 
I was quickly pulled into the mystery of Leo's disappearance and with chapters ending on little cliffhangers I was urged to read that 'one more chapter', as the mystery deepens and the story becomes all the more engrossing.
 
Running through the police investigation Fleur includes many themes relating to farming and small rural communities. Such as; small towns dying off when there is no work, the risk of fires, marriage problems due to the relentless work hours of farmers, sibling rivalry and cash flow problems.
 
I loved the way Dave and his mentor, Bob Holden, bounce off each other and the clear affection that they have for each other.
Dave Burrows is the quintessential Aussie hero. Into the Night is a must read for rural crime fans!
 
My rating 5 / 5   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
 
About the author
 
Fleur McDonald has lived and worked on farms for much of her life. After growing up in the  small town of Orroroo in South Australia, she went jillarooing, eventually co-owning an 8000-acre property in regional Western Australia.
Fleur likes to write about strong women over-coming adversity, drawing on inspiration from her own experiences in rural Australia. She has two children and an energetic kelpie.
 
www.fleurmcdonald.com 

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