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Young Detective Dave Burrows
Something to Hide
A riveting new novel of rural suspense from the bestselling Voice of the Outback.
With the sickening realisation that his cover has been blown, Detective Dave Burrows knows his family is in serious danger from the vicious stock thieves and murderers, Bulldust and his brother Scotty.
Devastating news brings Dave back to Barrabine, where circumstances force him to question his determination to stay in the police force. How could he live with himself if anything happened to Mel and the kids?
Mel, understandably frightened, must decide who she'll listen to. Can she trust Dave to handle this threat hanging over their family, or is her father right to argue that she should leave her marriage immediately?
With her acclaimed skill for tension and drama, Fleur McDonald has delivered another richly compelling story in Something to Hide.
Praise for Red Dirt Country
'McDonald's knowledge and experience of farming ensures the authenticity of setting and characters … an engaging mystery.' Book'd Out
'These books are go-to reads for me.' Debbish
With the sickening realisation that his cover has been blown, Detective Dave Burrows knows his family is in serious danger from the vicious stock thieves and murderers, Bulldust and his brother Scotty.
Devastating news brings Dave back to Barrabine, where circumstances force him to question his determination to stay in the police force. How could he live with himself if anything happened to Mel and the kids?
Mel, understandably frightened, must decide who she'll listen to. Can she trust Dave to handle this threat hanging over their family, or is her father right to argue that she should leave her marriage immediately?
With her acclaimed skill for tension and drama, Fleur McDonald has delivered another richly compelling story in Something to Hide.
Praise for Red Dirt Country
'McDonald's knowledge and experience of farming ensures the authenticity of setting and characters … an engaging mystery.' Book'd Out
'These books are go-to reads for me.' Debbish
336 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1952
About the author
Fleur McDonald
31 books433 followersAfter growing up on a farm near Orroroo in South Australia, Fleur McDonald’s first job was jillarooing in the outback. She has been involved in agriculture all her life, including helping manage a 8000-acre station for twenty years. Today Fleur and her energetic kelpie, Jack, live in Esperance, Western Australia,
Fleur is the author of 23 bestselling novels and two children's books.
Fleur chats about her daily writing life on her blog http://fleurmcdonald.com,
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Fleur is the author of 23 bestselling novels and two children's books.
Fleur chats about her daily writing life on her blog http://fleurmcdonald.com,
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September 6, 2021
Something To Hide by Australian author Fleur McDonald was another wonderful book in the Detective Dave Burrows series.
A fast paced romantic suspense that I couldn’t put down. This author really knows how to entertain her readers, that’s for sure. Dave Burrows is a favorite character of mine even though he has a temper that tends to get him into trouble from time to time he still has a caring side for those who are close to him.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and if you’re looking for your next page turner, then look no further as this is a must read. Highly recommended.
A fast paced romantic suspense that I couldn’t put down. This author really knows how to entertain her readers, that’s for sure. Dave Burrows is a favorite character of mine even though he has a temper that tends to get him into trouble from time to time he still has a caring side for those who are close to him.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and if you’re looking for your next page turner, then look no further as this is a must read. Highly recommended.
April 1, 2021
With the ultimatum ringing in Detective Dave Burrows’ ears, he left his in-laws home in Perth where he’d just dropped off his wife and daughters. After Mel had mentioned meeting a ‘friend of Dave’s’ at the supermarket earlier that day, the rush to get her and the girls to safety was on. Now Dave was heading to Barrabine to work with the Stock Squad while the Major Crime group tried to find the two POI who were out to get Dave – and now it seemed, his family as well.
While Dave and Bob Holden were working the duties of the Stock Squad, Dave couldn’t stop thinking of Bulldust and Scotty. The case wasn’t his, but he knew these two men, and knew they would’ve gone bush. They hid well in the bush; it was what they did best. Dave was determined he and his family wouldn’t be looking over their shoulders all their lives. Could Major Crime find them? Or would it be up to Dave? And what would his decision be to Mel’s ultimatum?
Something to Hide is another in the Detective Dave Brown series by Aussie author Fleur McDonald and once again it was a riveting, heart thumping, tension filled thriller! Dave Burrows is an excellent character – a man of the bush, a cop through and through, and although his volatile temper tended to get him into trouble, he was determined to do what was right, and protect those he cared for. Ms McDonald’s books are automatic reads for me and she never disappoints. Highly recommended.
With thanks to Allen & Unwin for my ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
While Dave and Bob Holden were working the duties of the Stock Squad, Dave couldn’t stop thinking of Bulldust and Scotty. The case wasn’t his, but he knew these two men, and knew they would’ve gone bush. They hid well in the bush; it was what they did best. Dave was determined he and his family wouldn’t be looking over their shoulders all their lives. Could Major Crime find them? Or would it be up to Dave? And what would his decision be to Mel’s ultimatum?
Something to Hide is another in the Detective Dave Brown series by Aussie author Fleur McDonald and once again it was a riveting, heart thumping, tension filled thriller! Dave Burrows is an excellent character – a man of the bush, a cop through and through, and although his volatile temper tended to get him into trouble, he was determined to do what was right, and protect those he cared for. Ms McDonald’s books are automatic reads for me and she never disappoints. Highly recommended.
With thanks to Allen & Unwin for my ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
May 9, 2021
I've been hanging out for this book since I finished Red Dirt Country and I wasn't disappointed.
Anyone that reads Fleur McDonald's books will know that Dave and Mel's marriage doesn't last so I don't think it's a spoiler to say this is the book that sees it all come undone. And, wow, Fleur McDonald does this in a spectacular way!
Mel is still struggling with looking after two small children whilst Dave is away on long assignments and delivers an ultimatum before he leaves on his latest job. It's his job or his family. I've been firmly on team Dave during the last few books thinking Mel was being unreasonable, but this story completely flipped me on Mel's side. We see the struggle of the wives of police officers bringing up family and living with the constant stress that they may leave for work and never return.
Bulldust and Scotty return in this novel and they are as ruthless and underhanded as ever, giving for some tense and heart-stopping moments.
Dave does investigate another case during this novel but I think his hunt for Bulldust trumps the case he is on and this plot-line had me turning pages in unfettered horror.
Something to Hide can be read as a standalone as there is enough backstory to know why Bulldust is a threat to Dave but I would recommend, at least, reading Without a Doubt first.
If you are looking for gripping rural crime reads Fleur McDonald never disappoints.
*I received my copy from the publisher
Anyone that reads Fleur McDonald's books will know that Dave and Mel's marriage doesn't last so I don't think it's a spoiler to say this is the book that sees it all come undone. And, wow, Fleur McDonald does this in a spectacular way!
Mel is still struggling with looking after two small children whilst Dave is away on long assignments and delivers an ultimatum before he leaves on his latest job. It's his job or his family. I've been firmly on team Dave during the last few books thinking Mel was being unreasonable, but this story completely flipped me on Mel's side. We see the struggle of the wives of police officers bringing up family and living with the constant stress that they may leave for work and never return.
Bulldust and Scotty return in this novel and they are as ruthless and underhanded as ever, giving for some tense and heart-stopping moments.
Dave does investigate another case during this novel but I think his hunt for Bulldust trumps the case he is on and this plot-line had me turning pages in unfettered horror.
Something to Hide can be read as a standalone as there is enough backstory to know why Bulldust is a threat to Dave but I would recommend, at least, reading Without a Doubt first.
If you are looking for gripping rural crime reads Fleur McDonald never disappoints.
*I received my copy from the publisher
May 17, 2021
I am loving these books and Detective Dave Burrows, Fleur McDonald sets a cracking pace with suspense and danger in a rural setting and the characters come to life on the pages, Dave and his family move from Barrabine after his cover is blown while hunting stock thieves dangerous brothers, Bulldust and Scotty and now they are on his tail again will he be able to save his family and his marriage?
Dave’s marriage is in serious trouble Mel wants a different life but the police force is what Dave knows and loves, he loves Mel and the girls and wants them to be happy but when Bulldust comes after Dave it is time to take the family to the in-laws while Dave is called back to Barrabine to hunt for more stock thieves with his boss Bob Holden and let major crime concentrate on finding Bulldust and keeping his family safe, this doesn’t sit well with Dave.
Dave cannot let go of searching Bulldust and Scotty even while working on another case, Major crime refuse to keep him updated and talking to Mel is getting harder and harder with her ultimatum family or the job Dave is struggling with what is best he loves Mel and the kid but their safety comes first.
When there are a couple of accidents and Dave loses a best mate Dave is convinced that Bulldust and Scotty have something to do with them and he is like a dog with a bone and never gives up investigating and is determined to get them and save his family at the same time. The ending is real edge of your seat action.
This is a page turner of a story it was really hard to put down even for a short amount of time, I think Dave is one of the best characters that I have read he is true and honest and there to help and he never gives up, I have not read all of Fleur McDonalds’s books but what I have read I have loved and I am determined to read them all. This is a story that I highly recommend, I loved it, action packed and fabulous. Thank you MS McDonald for hours of reading pleasure.
My thanks to Allen & Unwin for my copy to read and review.
Dave’s marriage is in serious trouble Mel wants a different life but the police force is what Dave knows and loves, he loves Mel and the girls and wants them to be happy but when Bulldust comes after Dave it is time to take the family to the in-laws while Dave is called back to Barrabine to hunt for more stock thieves with his boss Bob Holden and let major crime concentrate on finding Bulldust and keeping his family safe, this doesn’t sit well with Dave.
Dave cannot let go of searching Bulldust and Scotty even while working on another case, Major crime refuse to keep him updated and talking to Mel is getting harder and harder with her ultimatum family or the job Dave is struggling with what is best he loves Mel and the kid but their safety comes first.
When there are a couple of accidents and Dave loses a best mate Dave is convinced that Bulldust and Scotty have something to do with them and he is like a dog with a bone and never gives up investigating and is determined to get them and save his family at the same time. The ending is real edge of your seat action.
This is a page turner of a story it was really hard to put down even for a short amount of time, I think Dave is one of the best characters that I have read he is true and honest and there to help and he never gives up, I have not read all of Fleur McDonalds’s books but what I have read I have loved and I am determined to read them all. This is a story that I highly recommend, I loved it, action packed and fabulous. Thank you MS McDonald for hours of reading pleasure.
My thanks to Allen & Unwin for my copy to read and review.
April 10, 2021
Something to Hide is the fourth engrossing rural suspense novel to feature Detective Dave Burrows, though the seventh in which he appears, by bestselling Australian writer Fleur McDonald.
Something to Hide brings closure to the undercover assignment investigating a stock theft ring that resulted in Dave being shot and the escape of the ringleaders, brothers Bulldust and Scotty, in Without A Doubt. Set a few months after the events of Red Dirt Country, Dave’s relationship with his wife, Melinda, is just getting back on track when, while grocery shopping, she’s confronted by a stranger with a message for her husband.
Dave’s been expecting the ruthless brothers to seek their revenge ever since the judge carelessly revealed his identity during his testimony in the case, and now that they’ve finally made their first move, Dave is keen to end the threat. McDonald develops a tense, fast-paced plot as the inevitable confrontation between Dave and Bulldust edges ever closer. Not knowing when, or where it will take place, but assuming it will be deadly, ensures suspense remains high throughout the story, particularly as both men grow more reckless in their pursuit of each other.
Stonewalled by the Major Crimes squad tracking Bulldust and his brother, Dave’s partner, Bob, tries to distract him with another case involving stock theft, moving the action from Perth back to Barrabine, adding a further layer of interest to the novel. It also reunites Dave with his mentor and handler on the undercover case, Spencer, who, in a shocking twist, gets caught up in Bulldust’s vendetta.
The entire situation is the last straw for Mel who issues Dave an ultimatum, insisting he choose between her and the job. McDonald explores Dave’s struggle to make such a choice, and the fears that drive the spouse of a police officer to demand one. Though I do not find Mel to be a likeable character, McDonald’s skill with creating authentic characters ensures I do sympathise with her concerns. Unsurprisingly, Dave remains hopeful that he can still have it all, until tragedy ensures the decision is made for him.
Though Something to Hide could be read as a stand-alone, I wouldn’t recommend it given it provides closure to two major threads developed in the previous books, plus you’d be missing out on what is an excellent series. Well crafted, with exciting action, Something to Hide is a stellar instalment, and I can’t wait to discover how Dave moves forward from here.
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If you’ve enjoyed this review, (and even if you haven’t) please consider donating to the charity Fleur McDonald founded, DV assist, which offers information, resources and practical support for those experiencing or concerned about others who may be experiencing domestic and family violence in regional, rural or remote Western Australia experiencing family and domestic violence.
Go to DVAssist.org.au
Something to Hide brings closure to the undercover assignment investigating a stock theft ring that resulted in Dave being shot and the escape of the ringleaders, brothers Bulldust and Scotty, in Without A Doubt. Set a few months after the events of Red Dirt Country, Dave’s relationship with his wife, Melinda, is just getting back on track when, while grocery shopping, she’s confronted by a stranger with a message for her husband.
Dave’s been expecting the ruthless brothers to seek their revenge ever since the judge carelessly revealed his identity during his testimony in the case, and now that they’ve finally made their first move, Dave is keen to end the threat. McDonald develops a tense, fast-paced plot as the inevitable confrontation between Dave and Bulldust edges ever closer. Not knowing when, or where it will take place, but assuming it will be deadly, ensures suspense remains high throughout the story, particularly as both men grow more reckless in their pursuit of each other.
Stonewalled by the Major Crimes squad tracking Bulldust and his brother, Dave’s partner, Bob, tries to distract him with another case involving stock theft, moving the action from Perth back to Barrabine, adding a further layer of interest to the novel. It also reunites Dave with his mentor and handler on the undercover case, Spencer, who, in a shocking twist, gets caught up in Bulldust’s vendetta.
The entire situation is the last straw for Mel who issues Dave an ultimatum, insisting he choose between her and the job. McDonald explores Dave’s struggle to make such a choice, and the fears that drive the spouse of a police officer to demand one. Though I do not find Mel to be a likeable character, McDonald’s skill with creating authentic characters ensures I do sympathise with her concerns. Unsurprisingly, Dave remains hopeful that he can still have it all, until tragedy ensures the decision is made for him.
Though Something to Hide could be read as a stand-alone, I wouldn’t recommend it given it provides closure to two major threads developed in the previous books, plus you’d be missing out on what is an excellent series. Well crafted, with exciting action, Something to Hide is a stellar instalment, and I can’t wait to discover how Dave moves forward from here.
++++++
If you’ve enjoyed this review, (and even if you haven’t) please consider donating to the charity Fleur McDonald founded, DV assist, which offers information, resources and practical support for those experiencing or concerned about others who may be experiencing domestic and family violence in regional, rural or remote Western Australia experiencing family and domestic violence.
Go to DVAssist.org.au
August 14, 2021
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Rural suspense is Australian author Fleur McDonald’s passion and she presents her readers with another excellent chapter in the Detective Dave Burrows series with Something to Hide. A story filled with danger, tough decisions, protection, trust, determination, passion and revenge, Something to Hide is another gripping read from the bestselling outback novelist.
Detective Dave Burrows features again in this new rural mystery tale from respected Australian writer Fleur McDonald. Dave is faced with a tough choice when the story opens, with his identity unveiled to his enemies, Dave lives on borrowed time. This seasoned man of the law knows that with his cover exposed, his family are now in imminent danger. When two well known crime figures start to escalate, Dave knows he’s in for a tough ride. Dave is faced with a difficult road ahead as he strives to put a stop to this deadly twosome and the crimes there are committing. With his personal life coming into direct contact with his professional life, Dave faces a tough decision. Can Dave save his marriage, protect his family and put a stop to the criminals raging across his jurisdiction?
Fleur McDonald has been praised widely for her ability to deliver drama, thrills, mystery and suspense in each of her novels. Something to Hide is McDonald’s eighteenth release and it is cracking read from start to finish.
I love how with each new Dave Burrows featured story, we are gifted with another glimpse into this dogged detective’s life. Dave is a character that I have grown very fond of and with each book McDonald has penned my affection for this protagonist seems to grow. In Something to Hide we receive another glimpse into Dave complicated life and we see his vulnerabilities, despite being such a strong force in his field. In this particular issue in the series, Dave fails his wife and family, which sees him confront a rather difficult future. McDonald exposes this troubled aspect of Dave’s character really well, especially for those who have remained connected to this series from the start. Even if you are new to McDonald’s books and her charming lead, it is hard not to develop a sense of empathy for this solid figure.
McDonald evens out her good and bad characters in this novel. The baddies are pretty despicable bunch. The two men who create a great deal of havoc for our celebrated detective are pretty wild and untamed. These ruthless and violent men perform some bad deeds which helps to embellish the crime aspect of this tale. The plot is engulfed in plenty of drama, relationship issues, personal strains, tension, divisions, upset, violence, loss and law-based police work. I wasn’t sure how it was all going to end, but this uncertainty didn’t upset me in the slightest, it encouraged me to flick through the pages of Something to Hide at a rapid rate.
With a richly realised outback goldfields backdrop, which is engulfed in red dirt, heat and dust, Something to Hide offers the reader a glimpse into the raw underbelly of bush life. I’m keen to see where McDonald takes her outback lead next.
*Thanks extended to Allen & Unwin for providing a free copy of this book for review purposes.
Something to Hide is book #73 of the 2021 Australian Women Writers Challenge
Rural suspense is Australian author Fleur McDonald’s passion and she presents her readers with another excellent chapter in the Detective Dave Burrows series with Something to Hide. A story filled with danger, tough decisions, protection, trust, determination, passion and revenge, Something to Hide is another gripping read from the bestselling outback novelist.
Detective Dave Burrows features again in this new rural mystery tale from respected Australian writer Fleur McDonald. Dave is faced with a tough choice when the story opens, with his identity unveiled to his enemies, Dave lives on borrowed time. This seasoned man of the law knows that with his cover exposed, his family are now in imminent danger. When two well known crime figures start to escalate, Dave knows he’s in for a tough ride. Dave is faced with a difficult road ahead as he strives to put a stop to this deadly twosome and the crimes there are committing. With his personal life coming into direct contact with his professional life, Dave faces a tough decision. Can Dave save his marriage, protect his family and put a stop to the criminals raging across his jurisdiction?
Fleur McDonald has been praised widely for her ability to deliver drama, thrills, mystery and suspense in each of her novels. Something to Hide is McDonald’s eighteenth release and it is cracking read from start to finish.
I love how with each new Dave Burrows featured story, we are gifted with another glimpse into this dogged detective’s life. Dave is a character that I have grown very fond of and with each book McDonald has penned my affection for this protagonist seems to grow. In Something to Hide we receive another glimpse into Dave complicated life and we see his vulnerabilities, despite being such a strong force in his field. In this particular issue in the series, Dave fails his wife and family, which sees him confront a rather difficult future. McDonald exposes this troubled aspect of Dave’s character really well, especially for those who have remained connected to this series from the start. Even if you are new to McDonald’s books and her charming lead, it is hard not to develop a sense of empathy for this solid figure.
McDonald evens out her good and bad characters in this novel. The baddies are pretty despicable bunch. The two men who create a great deal of havoc for our celebrated detective are pretty wild and untamed. These ruthless and violent men perform some bad deeds which helps to embellish the crime aspect of this tale. The plot is engulfed in plenty of drama, relationship issues, personal strains, tension, divisions, upset, violence, loss and law-based police work. I wasn’t sure how it was all going to end, but this uncertainty didn’t upset me in the slightest, it encouraged me to flick through the pages of Something to Hide at a rapid rate.
With a richly realised outback goldfields backdrop, which is engulfed in red dirt, heat and dust, Something to Hide offers the reader a glimpse into the raw underbelly of bush life. I’m keen to see where McDonald takes her outback lead next.
*Thanks extended to Allen & Unwin for providing a free copy of this book for review purposes.
Something to Hide is book #73 of the 2021 Australian Women Writers Challenge
June 14, 2021
I suspect, perhaps, I should really stop picking up books at random, off the library shelf, because I remember enjoying the author, without looking into the provenance of the book....
Although there was no overt sign on the cover nor in GR that this book was a #X in a series, having got it out and committed to reading it, within the first 5 pages I got that sinking feeling that this was clearly one in a long series. (#8, it turns out). Dave, Mel and two kids are thrown at the reader immediately, by page two, with no introduction. No author does this unless you are expected to already KNOW the characters and their family.
Dave is a cop and there is a crim out there who hates him from a previous book. Mel is his wife and a more self absorbed, ignorant, whiny idiot I can't imagine, except for her father Mark who is worse, though we thankfully see him less. Perhaps if I had previously met them and knew their back story I would be less inclined to sneer at this princesses' constant whining and self absorption, but I rather doubt it. She is angry that Dave did his job, chose his job over her (???) calls him all sorts of names because a judge did not convict someone (where has the little twit been living to not know that convictions are not assured) and seems to have the laughable notion that if she leaves him he will never see his daughters again.
This mind numbing troupe throughout the book was that if Mel leaves she takes his daughters away. Mel and Mark are so superficial that they are practically cut out of cardboard, but even so this is too silly - in Australia, these days? No family court magistrate is going to take a fathers kids away from them because the are a POLICEMAN. They don't even block fathers who are convicted for DV or other violent crimes from seeing their kids. So a policeman... As a plot tactic this was just annoying and it was clear that Dave would be far better off without the moronic whine-a-thon that was Mel and Mark.
The 'bad guys' however were quite well written and more than mildly interesting, so by page 50 I was pretty much more involved in them than in Dave. Not a terribly good sign especially since there was far more of the repetitious relationship problems than there was of the criminal activity. So the Badguys part of the plot was interesting, the settings were good and the authors ability to write rural Australia and it's conversation were good. Could have done with more of that and less of the whine.
Although there was no overt sign on the cover nor in GR that this book was a #X in a series, having got it out and committed to reading it, within the first 5 pages I got that sinking feeling that this was clearly one in a long series. (#8, it turns out). Dave, Mel and two kids are thrown at the reader immediately, by page two, with no introduction. No author does this unless you are expected to already KNOW the characters and their family.
Dave is a cop and there is a crim out there who hates him from a previous book. Mel is his wife and a more self absorbed, ignorant, whiny idiot I can't imagine, except for her father Mark who is worse, though we thankfully see him less. Perhaps if I had previously met them and knew their back story I would be less inclined to sneer at this princesses' constant whining and self absorption, but I rather doubt it. She is angry that Dave did his job, chose his job over her (???) calls him all sorts of names because a judge did not convict someone (where has the little twit been living to not know that convictions are not assured) and seems to have the laughable notion that if she leaves him he will never see his daughters again.
This mind numbing troupe throughout the book was that if Mel leaves she takes his daughters away. Mel and Mark are so superficial that they are practically cut out of cardboard, but even so this is too silly - in Australia, these days? No family court magistrate is going to take a fathers kids away from them because the are a POLICEMAN. They don't even block fathers who are convicted for DV or other violent crimes from seeing their kids. So a policeman... As a plot tactic this was just annoying and it was clear that Dave would be far better off without the moronic whine-a-thon that was Mel and Mark.
The 'bad guys' however were quite well written and more than mildly interesting, so by page 50 I was pretty much more involved in them than in Dave. Not a terribly good sign especially since there was far more of the repetitious relationship problems than there was of the criminal activity. So the Badguys part of the plot was interesting, the settings were good and the authors ability to write rural Australia and it's conversation were good. Could have done with more of that and less of the whine.
March 31, 2021
Thank you Allen & Unwin for sending us a copy to read and review.
A rural crime mystery that takes the reader amongst danger, heat, red dirt, tension and the outback.
Detective Dave Burrows knows his family has been exposed to menace in the form of two thugs intent on getting revenge.
He couldn’t live with himself if anything bad happens to his wife and kids.
Mel, is running scared and has had enough and gives Dave an ultimatum.
But Dave wants his own vengeance and can’t help himself and needs to get involved using his own policing skills, regardless of being warned off by his superiors.
Burrows must put an end to the game of cat and mouse for good.
The next book in the popular series with the favourite character.
With engaging storyline’s full of suspense and drama, Fleur’s well known likeable law enforcement is at the centre of the melodrama once again.
A fast paced one sitting read that promises the reader a tale of intrigue, authenticity and believability and delivers.
In terms of atmosphere, Fleur captures and articulates the intensity, energy, anticipation and the emotion of the situation.
The writers understanding of life on the land and sense of community comes through in the plot and the research into the understanding of law and order also shines on the pages.
We also get to delve into more of the personal life of Dave.
I will continue to enjoy the Detective’s adventures and assignments.
A rural crime mystery that takes the reader amongst danger, heat, red dirt, tension and the outback.
Detective Dave Burrows knows his family has been exposed to menace in the form of two thugs intent on getting revenge.
He couldn’t live with himself if anything bad happens to his wife and kids.
Mel, is running scared and has had enough and gives Dave an ultimatum.
But Dave wants his own vengeance and can’t help himself and needs to get involved using his own policing skills, regardless of being warned off by his superiors.
Burrows must put an end to the game of cat and mouse for good.
The next book in the popular series with the favourite character.
With engaging storyline’s full of suspense and drama, Fleur’s well known likeable law enforcement is at the centre of the melodrama once again.
A fast paced one sitting read that promises the reader a tale of intrigue, authenticity and believability and delivers.
In terms of atmosphere, Fleur captures and articulates the intensity, energy, anticipation and the emotion of the situation.
The writers understanding of life on the land and sense of community comes through in the plot and the research into the understanding of law and order also shines on the pages.
We also get to delve into more of the personal life of Dave.
I will continue to enjoy the Detective’s adventures and assignments.
December 31, 2021
Excellent read.
October 1, 2021
Something to Hide is book eight of the Detective Dave Burrows series by Fleur McDonald. While at Barrabine, Detective Dave Burrows heard the devastating news that may him think about leave law enforcement. After an undercover operation went wrong, Detective Dave Burrow started to worry about his wife Mel and his children from stock thieves and murders Bulldust and Scotty. However, Mel's father used her fear to argue that Mel should leave her husband. The readers of Something to Hide will follow Detective Dave Burrows and Mel to find out what happens.
Wow, Fleur McDonald did it again, producing a fantastic book for me to read. Something to Hide is an excellent addition to the Detective Dave Burrow series. Fleur McDonald knows how to ensure that I engage with the books. Something to Hide kept up the tradition. I love Fleur McDonald's portrayal of her characters and how they intertwine throughout this book. Something to Hide was well written and researched by Fleur McDonald. I like Fleur McDonald description of the settings that allows me to imagine being part of the book's plot.
The readers of Something to Hide will understand law enforcement officers' pressures when balancing work and families. Also, the readers of Something to Hide will learn about the importance of providing a safe place for young people to talk about their problems and hug out with their peers.
I recommend this book.
Wow, Fleur McDonald did it again, producing a fantastic book for me to read. Something to Hide is an excellent addition to the Detective Dave Burrow series. Fleur McDonald knows how to ensure that I engage with the books. Something to Hide kept up the tradition. I love Fleur McDonald's portrayal of her characters and how they intertwine throughout this book. Something to Hide was well written and researched by Fleur McDonald. I like Fleur McDonald description of the settings that allows me to imagine being part of the book's plot.
The readers of Something to Hide will understand law enforcement officers' pressures when balancing work and families. Also, the readers of Something to Hide will learn about the importance of providing a safe place for young people to talk about their problems and hug out with their peers.
I recommend this book.
August 1, 2021
I've finally caught up on the Dave Burrows series, and now I need more! That ending was so tragic.. and I can't get over one of my favourite characters being killed off! R.I.P Spencer. That one was a MASSIVE shock.
𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐞 picks up straight after the events of the previous installment. The notorious Bulldust has found Dave and now they're in serious danger. In order to keep his family safe, Dave returns to Barrabine. Whilst there, two incidents occur that are connected to the outlaws.. one that hits too close to home for Dave.
Whilst he is seperated from his family, Dave also has to mull over a pretty hard decision. His wife has given him an ultimatum: Dave must choose between his family and his job. As always I find Mel to be completely selfish and bitter. I really don't like her at all. All I'm saying that by the conclusion their marriage is effectively defunct. Hopefully poor Dave will be able to keep his daughters in his life.. but Mel being Mel, I can't see that happening without a fight.
Definitely my favourite of the series so far! (I may have just bought more of Fleur's books that feature Dave!)
🌟🌟🌟🌟✨/5
𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐞 picks up straight after the events of the previous installment. The notorious Bulldust has found Dave and now they're in serious danger. In order to keep his family safe, Dave returns to Barrabine. Whilst there, two incidents occur that are connected to the outlaws.. one that hits too close to home for Dave.
Whilst he is seperated from his family, Dave also has to mull over a pretty hard decision. His wife has given him an ultimatum: Dave must choose between his family and his job. As always I find Mel to be completely selfish and bitter. I really don't like her at all. All I'm saying that by the conclusion their marriage is effectively defunct. Hopefully poor Dave will be able to keep his daughters in his life.. but Mel being Mel, I can't see that happening without a fight.
Definitely my favourite of the series so far! (I may have just bought more of Fleur's books that feature Dave!)
🌟🌟🌟🌟✨/5
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February 3, 2023
A rural crime setting. Great writing, obvious plotline but I loved it anyway.
Detective Dave Burrows is working in cattle stock crime in a Western Australian town of Barrabine. He is still obsessed about the crims who got away in the previous book when he was undercover. It's an interesting look at both sides of policing, the wife's POV as well as the policing need to protect the public.
Dave and his wife Mel are having marriage troubles, she wants him to leave policing.. and he is trying to get his head around what else he could do if he did; all whilst solving 2 crimes. One is stock related, the other is his previous case.
He is convinced brothers Bulldust and Scotty will be laying low in outback Western Australia, but noone else in the force believes him. He has been asked to stay away and concentrate on his stock case. Of course he can't.
Such a fun, fast paced read. I like Dave. He is a beautiful character. A flawed man, but a good heart. I feel for him by the end of the novel.
Detective Dave Burrows is working in cattle stock crime in a Western Australian town of Barrabine. He is still obsessed about the crims who got away in the previous book when he was undercover. It's an interesting look at both sides of policing, the wife's POV as well as the policing need to protect the public.
Dave and his wife Mel are having marriage troubles, she wants him to leave policing.. and he is trying to get his head around what else he could do if he did; all whilst solving 2 crimes. One is stock related, the other is his previous case.
He is convinced brothers Bulldust and Scotty will be laying low in outback Western Australia, but noone else in the force believes him. He has been asked to stay away and concentrate on his stock case. Of course he can't.
Such a fun, fast paced read. I like Dave. He is a beautiful character. A flawed man, but a good heart. I feel for him by the end of the novel.
July 22, 2024
With Dave's cover blown, and with the realisation that his family is at risk, he returns to Barrabine to investigate another crime. His current situation further prompts Dave to consider his continuing to stay in the police force. His wife Mel is understandably frightened and must decide who she will listen to: Dave or her father who wants her to leave the marriage immediately.
With Bulldust and Scotty possibly in the area where Dave is working on another job, accidents that occur at the time cannot be dismissed as being the 'work' of the brothers.
Once again this is another stunner from Fleur McDonald and it is interesting to go back to the younger Dave stories for the background to his current life.
While I'm on a roll with Fleur's books, I still have five more books to enjoy before the next one comes out later in the year. So, it's on to the next book Broad River Station.
Just loving the country feel of crime and mystery that comes with the wonderful stories of Fleur McDonald.
With Bulldust and Scotty possibly in the area where Dave is working on another job, accidents that occur at the time cannot be dismissed as being the 'work' of the brothers.
Once again this is another stunner from Fleur McDonald and it is interesting to go back to the younger Dave stories for the background to his current life.
While I'm on a roll with Fleur's books, I still have five more books to enjoy before the next one comes out later in the year. So, it's on to the next book Broad River Station.
Just loving the country feel of crime and mystery that comes with the wonderful stories of Fleur McDonald.
June 4, 2021
After an encounter at the local supermarket with his wife, Dave Burrows knows his family is in danger from the ruthless Bulldust and Scotty, brothers who shot him during a previous investigation.
Dave is sent away on another investigation in Barrabine, whilst his family and In-laws are sent into hiding to keep them safe.
Whilst in Barrabine they follow the trail of missing stock, but also become suspicious about a motorcycle accident which could be more sinister than it appears on the surface.
Tragedy strikes in Barrabine and whilst Dave is struggling with the fallout he discovers he needs to get home to his family.
This was an excellent read with lots of action, and finally gives answers as to what happened to Dave's first wife Melinda.
Dave is sent away on another investigation in Barrabine, whilst his family and In-laws are sent into hiding to keep them safe.
Whilst in Barrabine they follow the trail of missing stock, but also become suspicious about a motorcycle accident which could be more sinister than it appears on the surface.
Tragedy strikes in Barrabine and whilst Dave is struggling with the fallout he discovers he needs to get home to his family.
This was an excellent read with lots of action, and finally gives answers as to what happened to Dave's first wife Melinda.
April 29, 2023
WOW, just loving all the Detective Burrows continuing stories. Thought this one would end differently until I saw a comment from a reader on Facebook basically telling the ending which was really annoying, but even though I knew the ending I didn't know how it all panned out. I just wish people could comment on a book without giving anything away. Looking forward to reading the next one in the tales of Detective Burrows. (I have the books)
April 30, 2021
Absolutely loved reading about Dave’s early years as a Detective in the Stock Squad.
Dave has an obsession and it is causing a marriage issue between himself and wife Mel. This obsession is one that makes Dave who he is in later stories.
Dave has an obsession and it is causing a marriage issue between himself and wife Mel. This obsession is one that makes Dave who he is in later stories.
September 18, 2021
A brilliant book of suspense and drama set against the wonderful Australian outback. The main character's struggle to balance his job and family draws the reader in and the extents to which he goes to protect his family is admirable.
September 23, 2021
As always another fantastic read from Fleur. Following Detective Dave Burrows who’s in hiding from Bulldust and his brother Scotty. Lots of twists and turns. Love following good old Dave’s adventures. Very hard to put down 😊
December 24, 2022
Another great book in the life of Detective Dave Burrows. This book has you on your seat from cover to cover. Brilliant characters and story line. Loved this series. Just like all the others. Well done Fleur.loved all your books and I have read many❤️
April 26, 2024
Wow just wow. If your following Detective Dave’s story this book reveals many answers to a lot of things. I couldn’t put it down and there’s lots of surprises around each corner. I highly recommend reading this if you want to understand the background of Dave. It all makes sense now. Great read.
March 19, 2021
McDonald has done it again in another taut and suspenseful story of Detective Dave Burrows and the trouble that tends to follow him.
April 10, 2021
Love fleur McDonald's books and i especially love dave burrows' character
April 17, 2021
Wow so good but some sad surprising bits. What now for Dave
May 5, 2021
Love Dave Burrows!! There should be a TV series made out of these books... it would be a hit.
May 7, 2021
Couldint put this book down absolutely love anything by fleur McDonald cant wait for her next book
May 28, 2021
Good rural story with a favourite character Dave Burrows. Looking back at his first marriage.
July 8, 2021
Yes it’s a good book. Well worth a read.
September 2, 2021
Good mix of crime and relationships
October 16, 2021
I enjoyed this book but sad to see Spencer killed off. But thats life always unexpected.
October 21, 2021
Great Read loved this book another Dave Burrows book this one is with his first wife and children.
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