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From tight-knit towns to treacherous seas, danger has a way of closing in. Under Silkwood and Where to Now deliver gripping tales of outsiders, secrets and the deadly consequences of crossing the wrong line. Perfect for readers who crave suspense, simmering tension and thrillers that keep you guessing long after the final page.
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Under Silkwood:
Genre: Domestic Noir/Thriller Mystery
Beware the outsider who wants in. Beware the insider who wants out.
Darcy Grant, graduate teacher, arrives in steamy Far North Queensland in the 1980's to take up his first teaching job. Struggling with the frontier lifestyle, Darcy is drawn to a mother figure at the school, Frances Russo.
Through Frances, he is welcomed to Silkwood, a tiny cane-farming hamlet. The Sicilian immigrants are friendly, but wary of the southern outsider.
Darcy relies on rules and order, just like in his classroom, but he finds the power of attraction is greater. He takes a dangerous path within a community where honour is defended, while his actions trigger retaliation for unfinished family business.
Where to Now:
Genre: Action/Adventure Mystery Thriller
When a jaded Sydney investment banker is blamed for the failure of a gold mine on a remote island in the Indian Ocean, a tsunami of lies and deception is triggered.
Cloaked in secrecy, his plans to regain control get out of hand. With murders in a flooded Australian town, a vendetta in the Sumatran jungle, and drama on the high seas, no one is to be trusted and no one is safe... not even family.
Under Silkwood:
Genre: Domestic Noir/Thriller Mystery
Beware the outsider who wants in. Beware the insider who wants out.
Darcy Grant, graduate teacher, arrives in steamy Far North Queensland in the 1980's to take up his first teaching job. Struggling with the frontier lifestyle, Darcy is drawn to a mother figure at the school, Frances Russo.
Through Frances, he is welcomed to Silkwood, a tiny cane-farming hamlet. The Sicilian immigrants are friendly, but wary of the southern outsider.
Darcy relies on rules and order, just like in his classroom, but he finds the power of attraction is greater. He takes a dangerous path within a community where honour is defended, while his actions trigger retaliation for unfinished family business.
Where to Now:
Genre: Action/Adventure Mystery Thriller
When a jaded Sydney investment banker is blamed for the failure of a gold mine on a remote island in the Indian Ocean, a tsunami of lies and deception is triggered.
Cloaked in secrecy, his plans to regain control get out of hand. With murders in a flooded Australian town, a vendetta in the Sumatran jungle, and drama on the high seas, no one is to be trusted and no one is safe... not even family.
Reviews for Under Silkwood:
‘Rich in atmospheric detail, Under Silkwood — set among the brooding cane fields of 1980s Far North Queensland — hums with humid, sticky tension, sexual longing, and long-held resentments. Drawn with genuine humanity and warmth, Bourke’s cast of characters, outsiders and insiders alike, make this unforgettable tale of Far North treachery, betrayal, love and revenge,’ Melanie Myers, Author.
‘It’s so important to tell the stories of Queensland’s diverse community, including our Italian communities, to the rest of the world. Bourke’s characters spring to life fully formed and engaging in this immersive and sensual tale. His compelling narrative unfolds with great effect against a backdrop of the vivid, colourful landscape of the North.’ David Hinchliffe, artist, writer, and former Brisbane Deputy Mayor.
‘A wonderful, engaging story combining the majesty and malevolence of Queensland’s northern frontier in the 1980s.’ John Vandeleur, reviewer, former FNQ resident.
‘Equal parts gripping, salacious and beautiful, Under Silkwood dives deep into the tensions between desire, duty and family expectation. Set against the intoxicating backdrop of Far North Queensland's Sicilian community, this is a story of forbidden romance, and the strength of a mother's love. A bold debut novel that leaves your mind lingering in the steamy tropics long after the final page.’ Rebecca Barkman, Reviewer.
‘I was gripped from the first page, drawn in by the characters, landscape and the storyline which enthrals and surprises. The story provides a great testament to the character and resilience of farming communities of Far North Queensland, mixed with Italian passion and fury.’ Josie Caltabiano, reviewer, with Sicilian, and FNQ ancestry.
Reviews for Where to Now:
‘An action-packed tale of secrets, greed and addiction. A gripping read that will take you on the rise and fall of the ocean swell.’ Andrea Barton, Author and Editor
‘We romp through a brilliantly descriptive and taut narrative. I couldn't put it down!’ Charles Pelham, @PelhamonFood
‘A gripping drama that tests the trust and unity of all members of the Lambert family, whose futures are irreversibly changed.’ Garry Smith, Reviewer
‘This is a great read. A family struggling to survive terrifying dangers, threats to their lives and integrity, doubts and suspicions - nothing is as it seems. Belt up your life-jacket!’ Jeannette McHugh, former MP and government minister
‘A sure-fire winner for those who delight in a sustained struggle between the forces of good and evil. A page turner with plenty of opportunities to hiss the villains and applaud the righteous.’ Dr Lea Smedley, retired University Lecturer
‘A riveting read and ‘rollicking ripper of a yarn’. A masterful achievement.’ Jonathan Grosvenor, Reviewer
Reviews for Under Silkwood:
‘Rich in atmospheric detail, Under Silkwood — set among the brooding cane fields of 1980s Far North Queensland — hums with humid, sticky tension, sexual longing, and long-held resentments. Drawn with genuine humanity and warmth, Bourke’s cast of characters, outsiders and insiders alike, make this unforgettable tale of Far North treachery, betrayal, love and revenge,’ Melanie Myers, Author.
‘It’s so important to tell the stories of Queensland’s diverse community, including our Italian communities, to the rest of the world. Bourke’s characters spring to life fully formed and engaging in this immersive and sensual tale. His compelling narrative unfolds with great effect against a backdrop of the vivid, colourful landscape of the North.’ David Hinchliffe, artist, writer, and former Brisbane Deputy Mayor.
‘A wonderful, engaging story combining the majesty and malevolence of Queensland’s northern frontier in the 1980s.’ John Vandeleur, reviewer, former FNQ resident.
‘Equal parts gripping, salacious and beautiful, Under Silkwood dives deep into the tensions between desire, duty and family expectation. Set against the intoxicating backdrop of Far North Queensland's Sicilian community, this is a story of forbidden romance, and the strength of a mother's love. A bold debut novel that leaves your mind lingering in the steamy tropics long after the final page.’ Rebecca Barkman, Reviewer.
‘I was gripped from the first page, drawn in by the characters, landscape and the storyline which enthrals and surprises. The story provides a great testament to the character and resilience of farming communities of Far North Queensland, mixed with Italian passion and fury.’ Josie Caltabiano, reviewer, with Sicilian, and FNQ ancestry.
Reviews for Where to Now:
‘An action-packed tale of secrets, greed and addiction. A gripping read that will take you on the rise and fall of the ocean swell.’ Andrea Barton, Author and Editor
‘We romp through a brilliantly descriptive and taut narrative. I couldn't put it down!’ Charles Pelham, @PelhamonFood
‘A gripping drama that tests the trust and unity of all members of the Lambert family, whose futures are irreversibly changed.’ Garry Smith, Reviewer
‘This is a great read. A family struggling to survive terrifying dangers, threats to their lives and integrity, doubts and suspicions - nothing is as it seems. Belt up your life-jacket!’ Jeannette McHugh, former MP and government minister
‘A sure-fire winner for those who delight in a sustained struggle between the forces of good and evil. A page turner with plenty of opportunities to hiss the villains and applaud the righteous.’ Dr Lea Smedley, retired University Lecturer
‘A riveting read and ‘rollicking ripper of a yarn’. A masterful achievement.’ Jonathan Grosvenor, Reviewer
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For more great Under Silkwood reviews, visit Goodreads.
For more great Where to Now reviews, visit Goodreads.
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