Böcker av David Thirgood

In the tranquil Australian outback town of Blackwattle, childhood friends Bill and Mick find their lives forever altered by a love triangle and the irredeemable arson that destroys the town's historical structures. Murder, love, betrayal, and a mining incursion onto sacred Aboriginal land set the stage for the downward spiral of this once peaceful community. The turmoil threatens the reputations, livelihoods, and bonds of each of the town's residents, unraveling the fabric of Blackwattle itself.

Upon discovering a substantial vein of copper ore nestled beneath the conserved lands of the Blue Mountains, a zealous mining tycoon sees a fortune within his grasp. However, his ambitions are thwarted by a dedicated local environmental group. A diverse coalition, ranging from scholarly academics to homeless drifters, rallies against the formidable forces of big business and government, vowing to safeguard the extensive sanctuary of flora and fauna residing within the unspoiled mountain forests. Yet, the battle they've embarked upon isn't without its shades of moral ambiguity and legality. As the trail is strewn with hurdles of murder, love, and greed, a close-knit cadre of impassioned strangers forges an alliance to wage a valiant defensive. No stone is left unturned, no alliance too audacious in their pursuit to unearth the culprit behind the sinister murder and shield the beloved environment from desolation. Immerse in a narrative that introduces you to the most unexpected of heroes, evoking both love and despair as you witness the lengths some would traverse in the face of greed and the quest for opulence.