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Georgia Parish, a career woman who left northern Queensland for professional opportunities, is thrust back into the harsh landscapes of her homeland after surviving a plane crash. The aircraft’s sabotage hints at a deeper plot: was the missing passenger a target, or were the other mysterious passengers involved?
As she delves into the truth, Georgia finds herself navigating a treacherous wilderness filled with crocodile-infested swamps and unforgiving terrain. With no one to trust, the investigation turns personal, revealing that the stakes extend far beyond her own survival.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Caroline Carver
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