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R. Bownds

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Born in Albany, Western Australia, R. Bownds has been exploring her passion for writing since childhood, creating short stories, comics, poetry, and songs. Her family journeyed through the Australian outback, taking on various occupations, such as farming, gold mining, opal mining, sapphire mining, and rabbit trapping.

She studied school via correspondence at the kitchen table in a hut made from corrugated iron sheeting and canvas tarp walls. A life rich with experiences and knowledge of the Australian outback and its people's way of life. Her novels draw on these experiences.

R. Bownds lives on the Southern Downs Queensland with her partner Patrick and adopted greyhound Misty.

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The Lion's Den by R. Bownds
"Got this as a gift for my dad because he loves Aussie crime stuff, but I started reading the first chapter and didn’t stop. The outback setting is gritty and real, and Bannon is one of those detectives who actually feels human.. tough, sarcastic, but" Read more of this review »
Skeletons In The Closet by R. Bownds
"Fans of cold-case thrillers and character-driven crime fiction will find this a gripping and thought-provoking read that lingers long after the final page."
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I'm am Indie author from Australia. I write crime, mystery, thrillers set in the Australian Outback.
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A Weekend At Joe's - The Lion's Den Prequel by R. Bownds
"This short story was an unexpected delight! I really enjoyed the fast pace and the vivid Australian setting—it felt like I was right there with the characters at Joe’s. The writing is sharp and humorous, with moments that made me laugh out loud. The " Read more of this review »
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