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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.
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Skeletons In The Closet

On June the 1st 2025 my next book and second in The Mara Mysteries series will be released as an Ebook on Amazon pre-order. Actual release date for when your order will hit your Kindle account is June 17th 2025 the same day paperback versions will be available.

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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."
" Hi Everyone,
I'm am Indie author from Australia. I write crime, mystery, thrillers set in the Australian Outback.
I have five books currently on Amazon
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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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A Weekend At Joe's - The Lion's Den Prequel by R. Bownds
"Surprisingly funny, very Australian, and actually clever. It starts like an innocent weekend and turns into a wild mix of teasing, hunting, bed sharing, and rural survival lessons. The characters feel real, the humour works, and the chaos keeps you h" Read more of this review »
Enter The Devil by R. Bownds
"R. Bownds’ Enter the Devil is a gripping crime thriller. The story unfolds in the scorching heat and dusty atmosphere of Australia, centered around the inexperienced Sergeant Michael Ryan and the disgraced but brilliant Detective Mark “The Devil” Ban" Read more of this review »
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