The Captive

by Graham Wilson

Box set of Books 1-3 in Crocodile Dreaming Series. Book 1, The Visitor, tells of how an English backpacker's idyllic trip through the Australian outback becomes a terrifying nightmare when she finds out dark secrets about the man she is travelling with. She escapes but he dies, so she pretends nothing happened. In Book 2, The Victim, the man's body is found in a remote waterhole. What is thought to be a crocodile attack turns into murder and she is charged and brought back to Australia to stand trial. In Book 3, The Void, she is in jail and slowly loosing her mind while police and friends desperately search for clues of what happened on that fateful day, a story she refuses to tell. If you want to keep going with the story after this box set Book 4, The Vanished. and Book 5, The invisible, conclude the series.

Genres: Thriller, Amazon, Ebooks

802 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 24, 2024

About the author

Graham Wilson lives in Sydney, Australia.
He has completed and published twelve novels and a memoir.

His most recent novel is 'Mysteries', set in early Sydney about an old house and a mother and child missing for 30 years. His other standalone novel is, 'The Glitter''.

Other novels comprise two series,
1. Old Balmain House Series - 3 books of historic fiction set in early Sydney
2. Crocodile Dreaming Series - 7 books. 5 books (The Visitor, The Victim, The Void, The Vanished and The Invisible) are in the main series which follows English backpacker, Susan, as she travels across remote Australia with a charming outback man. It tells how this idyllic trip becomes a nightmare as she discovers terrifying secrets about this man. It also includes a 2-book Prequel, The Vertigo and The Vortex, which give insights into her travelling companion, Mark.

Graham's family memoir, 'Arnhem's Kaleidoscope Children' tells of his family's life in an aboriginal community the Northern Territory's remote Arnhem Land. It chronicles an idyllic childhood, 50 years of change with aboriginal land rights and discovery or uranium. It also tells of his surviving an attack by a large crocodile and of his work over two decades in the outback of the NT.

Graham's career was first as a veterinarian in a mixed practice treating farm animals and people's pets, before following his love for wildlife through working at a range of Australian Zoos. He also spent two decades working on large cattle and buffalo properties in the Northern Territory before moving to Sydney where he now lives in one of Sydney's oldest houses in the Rocks. He has continued to follow his joint passions working with animals, wildlife conservation and writing stories.

Books are published as ebooks by major ebook publishers. Some books are also available in print online and through selected local bookshops.

Reviews

[Rodiat · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Captive is a tense and gripping thriller that follows an English backpacker whose outback adventure turns into a nightmare of secrets, a mysterious death, and a murder accusation that pulls her back to Australia. As the story moves from escape to trial to her unraveling mind in jail, the suspense never lets up. A fast, addictive read that keeps you guessing and makes you want to continue the series.

[Brenda Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dramatically interesting

The Captive by Graham Wilson was fascinating, dramatic, and held my interest throughout all of the books! Loved this and had problems putting it down.

[Allison Hilbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

A real page-turner!

[Jummy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Captive delivers nonstop tension from start to finish. At Books with a Buzz, we were blown away by how Graham Wilson layers fear, mystery, and psychological depth so seamlessly.

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Books with a Buzz readers couldn’t put this down! The Captive pulls you deep into the Australian outback with a story that is haunting, emotional, and unforgettable.

[Ara H · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gripping trilogy that keeps you questioning every truth. The Captive had everyone at Books with a Buzz hooked with its chilling twists and raw suspense.

[Anna Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

At Books with a Buzz, we love thrillers that make your heart race and The Captive did exactly that. The pacing, the danger, the unraveling secrets… perfection.

[Victor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Graham Wilson creates a tension filled journey that lingers long after the final page. Books with a Buzz highly recommends this masterful thriller.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Captive is a dark, atmospheric ride that had our entire Books with a Buzz community talking. Each book intensifies the mystery in a brilliant way.

[Helen J · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series pulls you in like a whirlpool. At Books with a Buzz, we were captivated by the emotional unraveling of the main character and the haunting setting.

[Tatiana · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Captive is storytelling at its sharpest. Books with a Buzz appreciates how Wilson balances suspense and emotion in a truly cinematic way.

[Joy Akin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Books with a Buzz found this trilogy to be a chilling character study wrapped in an unforgettable mystery. Each book raises the stakes beautifully.

[Mercy Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The pacing is steady and deliberate, which suits the thoughtful nature of the story.

[Christiana Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmasville has a quiet charm that stays with you after you finish reading.