Download or read book Great Australian Mysteries written by Graham Seal and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia's master storyteller Graham Seal brings to life the enigmas and puzzles behind famous unsolved crimes, long-held secrets, buried loot and strange phenomena from the bush and the city. Australia has always been a land of mysteries. Some are ancient, some are historical, and many continue to perplex us today - and will probably continue to do so tomorrow. More often than most of us would like to think, things simply vanish, and people disappear without explanation, leaving a trail of heartbreak across generations. Australia also has its fair share of buried loot and fabulous riches gone missing - somewhere. Master storyteller Graham Seal has gathered mysteries from around Australia. There are riddles of lost explorers, unexplained phenomena, and yarns of fish, frogs or pebbles falling from the sky. There are unsolved crimes and long-held secrets; hidden tunnels and wartime enigmas; and hair-raising tales from the bush and from the city. 'Graham Seal brings to life stories of missing treasures, shipwrecks, First Nation legends, mysterious happenings and the occasional murder... I had often wondered what happened to Cook's vessel the Endeavour, Ned Kelly's skull and The Pyjama Girl's murderer. Graham's book answers most of these queries but, as with any good mystery, raises further questions and makes you think.' - Rob Willis OAM, National Library of Australia Oral History and Folklore Collections

Download or read book The Broken Shore written by Peter Temple and published by Vintage Canada. This book was released on 2010-02-12 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Ned Kelly Award for Crime Fiction (Australia) Joe Cashin was different once. He moved easily then. He was surer and less thoughtful. But there are consequences when you’ve come so close to dying. For Cashin, they included a posting away from the world of Homicide to the quiet place on the coast where he grew up. Now all he has to do is play the country cop and walk the dogs. And sometimes think about how he was before. Then prominent local Charles Bourgoyne is beaten and left for dead. Everything seems to point to three boys from the nearby Aboriginal community; everyone seems to want it to. But Cashin is unconvinced. And as tragedy unfolds relentlessly into tragedy, he finds himself holding onto something that might be better let go.

Download or read book Great Australian Mysteries written by John Pinkney and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unsolved murders, paranormal events etc.

Download or read book Great Australian Mysteries 2 written by John Pinkney and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Lost Man written by Jane Harper and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Two brothers meet in the remote Australian outback when the third brother is found dead, in this stunning new standalone novel from Jane Harper Brothers Nathan and Bub Bright meet for the first time in months at the remote fence line separating their cattle ranches in the lonely outback. Their third brother, Cameron, lies dead at their feet. In an isolated belt of Australia, their homes a three-hour drive apart, the brothers were one another’s nearest neighbors. Cameron was the middle child, the one who ran the family homestead. But something made him head out alone under the unrelenting sun. Nathan, Bub and Nathan’s son return to Cameron’s ranch and to those left behind by his passing: his wife, his daughters, and his mother, as well as their long-time employee and two recently hired seasonal workers. While they grieve Cameron’s loss, suspicion starts to take hold, and Nathan is forced to examine secrets the family would rather leave in the past. Because if someone forced Cameron to his death, the isolation of the outback leaves few suspects. A powerful and brutal story of suspense set against a formidable landscape, The Lost Man confirms Jane Harper, author of The Dry and Force of Nature, is one of the best new voices in writing today.

Download or read book Searching for the Beaumont Children written by Alan J. Whiticker and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On Wednesday, 26 January 1966 "Australia Day" the three Beaumont children left their home in the Adelaide suburb of Somerton Park for a morning at the beach. By the end of the day, the worst fears of every Australian parent were realised when Jane, aged 9, her sister Arnna, 7, and their four-year-old brother, Grant, did not return home. The "Beaumont Children Case" remains Australia's most famous unsolved mystery. The unknown fate of the three siblings has become an integral part of Australia's urban mythology. More than any other crime, the disappearance of the Beaumont children has become one of the defining events in the history of this country.

Download or read book Dead Witness written by Stephen Knight and published by Penguin Group. This book was released on 1989 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Short mystery stories by Australian writers.

Download or read book The Mystery of a Hansom Cab written by Fergus Hume and published by LA CASE Books. This book was released on 2022-08-28 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new edition of the classic work of nineteenth century mystery fiction, The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, by Fergus Hume (1859-1932). Originally published in 1886, and set in Victorian-era Melbourne, Australia, The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is the story of a mysterious body discovered in a hansom cab. The ensuing homicide investigation, led by our protagonist Detective Gorby, draws us into the long buried secrets of the rich and influential Frettlby family and the class struggles that divide the rich and poor in Victorian-era Melbourne, Australia. A lively and engaging novel, The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is still a sensational read for lovers of mysteries stories, and is also a must-read for fans of the genre as a pivotal example of the evolution of the genre from sensationalist crime literature to complex detective thrillers. The Mystery of a Hansom Cab was Australia's first international bestselling novel and remains one of the bestselling detective novels of the 19th century. Published one year prior to Arthur Conan Doyle's A Study In Scarlet, it was ground-breaking and genre-defining, and in fact old-sold this first of Doyle's Sherlock Holmes novels.

Download or read book Crimson Lake written by Candice Fox and published by Forge Books. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Candice Fox's thrilling Crimson Lake, the basis for the series Troppo starring Thomas Jane, now streaming on Prime Video! How do you move on when the world won’t let you? 12:46: Claire Bingley stands alone at a bus stop 12:47: Ted Conkaffey parks his car beside her 12:52: The girl is missing . . . Six minutes in the wrong place at the wrong time—that’s all it took to ruin Sydney detective Ted Conkaffey’s life. Accused but not convicted of a brutal abduction, Ted is now a free man—and public enemy number one. Maintaining his innocence, he flees north to keep a low profile amidst the steamy, croc-infested wetlands of Crimson Lake. There, Ted’s lawyer introduces him to eccentric private investigator Amanda Pharrell, herself a convicted murderer. Not entirely convinced Amanda is a cold-blooded killer, Ted agrees to help with her investigation, a case full of deception and obsession, while secretly digging into her troubled past. The residents of Crimson Lake are watching the pair's every move . . . and the town offers no place to hide. "Complex, human characters, and a dark, meaty story, and fine writing, and a great sense of place – this is one of the best crime thrillers of the year. Sign me up as a big-time Fox fan!" —Lee Child Crimson Lake by Sydney-based, Ned Kelly award-winning author Candice Fox is a thrilling contemporary crime novel set in Queensland, Australia, perfect for readers of authors like James Patterson, Harlan Coben, Lisa Gardner, and Tana French. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Download or read book The Mystery on the Great Barrier Reef Australia written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's a trip "Down Under" for Christina, 10, Grant, 7, and their mystery-writing grandmother Mimi! Lots of surprises and mysterious activities unfold as the group travels through the Outback, Queensland, and finally to the Great Barrier Reef. During a glass-bottom boat ride, they discover more than coral and fish under the water_scuba divers and flesh-tearing moray eel lurk beneath their boat! They shudder at the eerie screech of the Tasmanian devil and brave the awesome Australian Outback (and Aborigines!) at night. Watch and wonder as Grant ends up in the Camel Cup camel race_ will he make it to the finish line? Don't miss a moment of excitement in Christina and Grant's Australian adventure! This mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, Built-In Book Club and activities. This Carole Marsh Mystery also has an Accelerated Reader quiz, a Lexile Level, a Fountas & Pinnell guided reading level and a Developmental Reading Assessment. LOOK what's in this mystery - people, places, history, and more! Places: Alice Springs - Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru, or Ayers Rock - Kata Tjuta, or The Olgas - The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland - Sydney Opera House - Woolloomooloo, Sydney, Australia - Sails in the Desert Hotel in the Yulara Resort - Sydney Harbor Bridge Educational Items: Australian vocabulary - Legend of the Loch Ness Monster - AustraliaÍs geography during the Jurassic Period - History of the Australian Aboriginal people - History of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) - The Great Barrier Reef; Definition of a reef; How the Great Barrier Reef formed; Sea life in the Reef\Geography of the Reef - Equipment used in and description of experience of scuba diving - Differences between America and Australia (e.g. seasons are opposite) - AnimalsÍ use of camouflage - Aboriginal music and instruments - Use of camels in the Outback - Quick facts about Australia including its size, native plant life, geography, etc. - History of Sydney - Australian animal life Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book: Grade Levels: 3-6 Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 5.0 Accelerated Reader Points: 2 Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 111601 Lexile Measure: 740 Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Q Developmental Assessment Level: 40

Download or read book The Crooked Coast 14 Great Australian Mysteries written by Lillian and published by . This book was released on 2023-03-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written as a self help book to refer to when you have problems with coppers courts government criminals con men con women the insane masquerading as normal until too late you see the madman emerging Chapter 1 black panthers as my experiences with these animals they really do exist when you see them it's not a mirage I have seen plenty of them Chapter 2 desert survival is a chapter how to survive breakdowns and repair your vehicle after it is dead in the desert repairing tyres checklist of your vehicle how to survive in the desert that's what Australia is a large desert this chapter is full of really good tips and helpful hints on how to do everything yourself to survive Chapter 3 dieting a lot of helpful hints on how to lose weight Chapter 4 is what to expect from the coppers courts and the lawyers from my experience they are all in the same club together making their decisions long before they get to court and they don't care who they railroad for political purposes like myself Chapter 5 world's loneliest graves says it all back in the early 1800s one must stop and think of the hardships they went through no doctor no medical no nothing if they got ill the end result was a shallow grave if there were lucky a few rocks on top of it no headstone attempt of any type one must ponder at such hardship chapter 6 mysterious carvings beyond Jurassic related to things we use everyday some reports UFO having a boomerang shape well look at the carvings there are two boomerang shapes in it there is the face of a some type of astronaut in the bottom face goggles clear and others and the strange 4 together in a perfect square more even the shape of a rocket ship all the individual pictures are framed in sandstone strange sandstone rock indeed chapter 7 car servicing Covers all the mysteries of servicing maintaining and looking after your car change the timing belts fan belts oil filters oil everything to do with servicing your car which is very important your investment written by a professional mechanic Myself chapter 8 the road toll everyone wants to arrive home safe and sound but a lot of us don't this chapter is about telling driver of the car everything they must know to be safe on the road how to look out for criminals on the road and how to drive safely and maintain your car & much more chapter 9 desert outlaws Covers the murder mayhem bashing & killings in the early 1960s in the deserts of South Australia very interesting chapter I was there in the photo 1961 Chapter 10 striking gold gives all the necessary information on what to look for machines to use and everything to do with gold panning metal detecting covering most aspects of gold recovery in Australia I have been doing enough of this in my life to be considered a professional gold prospector so you are getting it first hand chapter 11 rising sea levels addressing the why and the how of global warming starting with jet aircraft container ships cruise ships as Some of the biggest culprits chapter 12 justice corruption clearly states there's something wrong with certain cities in Australia they are so corrupt chapter 13 evil criminal mind some of the evil people that cross your path in life how the government released the insane 2 attack me more than twice to seriously damaged me financially as explained chapters 4 and 12 (CONTINUED AT THE LAST PAGE OF THE BOOK)

Download or read book 13 Great Mysteries Of Australia written by Raymond W Case and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-30 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I have written this book after such consideration with a view to inform the reader that there are lots of issues in Australia that are hardly known about or ignored/covered up. I have written these chapters with a view to informing the public the right way of approaching many matters and the problems one can experience when getting out in the world and wanting to do your own thing. There are chapters that talks about good examples of the level of corruption that is going on behind the scenes in most countries and what they've done to cover their criminal behaviors. I strongly advise people to read this book and spread the word. This is the book among the books that tells it as it should be, same as in the future books from the authors. The dynamic couple Lillian and Raymond W Case

Download or read book The Barrakee Mystery written by Arthur W. Upfield and published by Napoleon Bonaparte Mystery. This book was released on 2017-02 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why was King Henry, an aboriginal from Western Australia, killed in New South Wales? What was the feud that led to murder after nineteen long years had passed? Who was the woman who saw the murder and kept silent? This first story of Inspector Bonaparte takes him to the Darling River bush country where he encounters those problems he understands so well - mixed blood and divided loyalties.

Download or read book The Big Book of Great Australian Bush Yarns written by Graham Seal and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two of Graham Seal's bestselling collections of stories from around Australia, now in one volume. 'Aussies know how to spin a good yarn, and Graham Seal knows how to tell them.' - Weekly Times Graham Seal is one of Australia's master storytellers. This bumper collection of yarns from the bush gathers some of our best stories since colonial times, retold in Graham's warm style. It takes a certain character to make a living in the Australian bush. In the most difficult situations, laughter often comes to the rescue. Here are pioneers and battlers, convicts and settler's children, and a land that tests them with fire, flood and drought, in stories resonant with Australia's distinctive wry humour. Originally published as two bestselling collections: Great Australian Stories and Larrikins, Bush Tales and Other Great Australian Stories. 'Graham Seal has the knack of the storyteller.' - Warren Fahey AM

Download or read book Picnic at Hanging Rock written by Joan Lindsay and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Mystery on the Great Barrier Reef Australia written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that keep kids begging for more! Each mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. Each Carole Marsh Mystery also has an Accelerated Reader quiz, a Lexile Level, and a Fountas & Pinnell guided reading level.

Download or read book The Ascension Mysteries written by David Wilcock and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of Awakening in the Dream comes a book that will take readers on a surprising and enthralling journey through the history of the universe, exploring the great cosmic battle surrounding our own ascension. David Wilcock’s previous New York Times bestsellers, The Source Field Investigations and The Synchronicity Key, used cutting-edge alternative science to reveal oft-hidden truths about our universe. In The Ascension Mysteries, David takes us on a gripping personal journey that describes the secret cosmic battle between positive and negative happening every day, hidden in both the traumas of our own lives and the world’s headlines. Through his contact with a positive higher intelligence behind the UFO phenomenon, groundbreaking scientific information, and data from high-ranking government whistle-blowers, David reveals that the earth is now on the front lines of a battle that has been raging between positive and negative extraterrestrials for hundreds of thousands of years. The Ascension Mysteries explores the towering personal obstacles David overcame to unlock the great secrets of our universe and looks ahead to what this battle means for each of us personally. By unifying ancient texts from a variety of religions with scientific data and insider testimony, David presents a stunning conclusion—that Earth is on the verge of a massive cosmic event that will transform matter, energy, consciousness, and biological life as we now know it and will utterly defeat the great villains of our time.