'A cursed opal; an iconic Australian rail journey; one fatal adventure
'Beneath the scorching sun of the Australian Outback lies a cursed opal, a gem shrouded in mystery and misfortune. This is the heart of Murder on the Ghan, a riveting murder mystery that weaves a tale of passion, danger, and unrelenting suspense.
'After a fateful meeting in Sydney, Jack Rogan, a charismatic journalist and renowned author, finds his world entangled with that of Sophie Ritter, a virtuoso conductor. Captivated by her, Rogan vows to show Ritter the rugged beauty of Outback Australia. But their journey spirals into peril when they agree to help Andrew Simpson, an old Aboriginal friend, investigate an opal discovery in a Coober Pedy mine.
'Their quest plunges them into the treacherous realm of the Desert Raiders, a notorious outlaw bikie gang in Alice Springs. Led by a merciless leader and his brutal henchman, this gang will go to any lengths to claim the opal for themselves.
'As Rogan and Ritter embark on the famous Ghan rail journey, their trip transforms into a harrowing ordeal of violence, fear, and murder. Here, the haunting tales of Aboriginal Dreamtime clash with the malevolent greed for the cursed opal. With each twist and turn, they are drawn deeper into a labyrinth of danger, racing against time to reach Ritter's next concert.
'In Murder on the Ghan stakes are high, and time is running out. Will Rogan and his allies outwit their ruthless foes? Can they ensure the opal reaches its rightful destination? Will Ritter grace the stage once more, or will the desert's deadly secrets claim them all?
'Dive into the heart of Australia's dark mysteries. Grab your copy of Murder on the Ghan now and embark on an unforgettable journey where destiny, dreams, and danger collide!'(Publication summary)