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Sinister Intent is the #1 bestselling book two in Linda Dowling's Red Dust Novel Series, being developed for screen by acclaimed Australian filmmaker Jayden Cummins.HUNTED. THREATENED. RUINED.Will Lisa O'Connor's strength of spirit, reinforced by her love of the Australian outback and the Aboriginal culture, see her prevail against the escalating sinister intentions surrounding her?It is the early 1970s. Lisa O'Connor is still haunted by her horrific past. The abuse she suffered at the hands of her brother-in-law and while incarcerated at the Parramatta Girls Home is about to come full circle. A police investigation into these crimes is now being carried out by Sydney detectives, throwing Lisa back into turmoil. Will the detectives believe her? Will justice ever catch up with her monstrous abusers? Or will they elude capture and punishment? While under the care of a prominent psychiatrist, Lisa continues to heal from her ordeal. But a new, more sinister threat emerges. An unbalanced and menacing individual has set his sights on Lisa and will stop at nothing to have her. With her close friend Billy still on walkabout, and with her new life at Woori endangered, will she survive this time? Sinister Intent, book two in the Red Dust series, picks up where the bestseller Splintered Heart left off. Set against the backdrop of the majestic Australian outback, and with its rich cast of characters, both old and new, this sequel is a masterful page turner. Packed full of suspense, romance, tragedy and loss, author Linda Dowling brings a young girl's saga alive again.

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'Sinister Intent - the sequel to Splintered Heart - is both sad and beautiful. Lisa O'Connor's journey of healing and empowerment is heart-wrenching and poignant. The book is almost poetic in nature, drawing the reader in. The descriptions of the outback and the Dreamtime stories entwined in this thrilling story make it hard to put the book down. The reader can get so easily lost in the imagery of the Australian outback and the depth of emotion conveyed. The sequel is much longer than the first book, and the road to justice is enthralling. I did not want it to end. This book exceeded my expectations. It emanates a quiet power, a slow drawing in for the reader and a powerful connection that lingers in your mind long after you turn the last page. Powerful.' MARK PIVEN-LARGE. 'Like Splintered Heart, the first book in this series, from the moment I started to read Sinister Intent, I could not put it down. The young girl's journey and her courageous healing from sexual abuse and trauma - to the beautiful sweeping plains in the outback station life of western New South Wales created great imagery, and I was keen to see if this was again captured in the sequel. I was not disappointed. The Aboriginal Dreamtime stories are just as wonderful, and the characters Binna and Ningali are larger than life. I was particularly keen to read how justice would prevail and if her abusers would evade capture and punishment. This alone pulls the reader from page to page. It is gripping with its unexpected twists and turns. An engrossing story.' WILL SUTTON 'I was fortunate enough to be given an advanced release copy of the book Sinister Intent, sequel to the #1 best seller Splintered Heart, to read before its actual release date on the 1st September. I loved Linda's debut novel Splintered Heart, and of course, looked forward to the sequel. When I finally put the sequel down, I thought it was a privilege to read it first and to be able to comment. The journey through both these books felt like a real-life experience, particularly the sequel. Sinister Intent is a story of trauma, along with the sheer harshness of surviving emotional abuse and sexual trauma, interwoven with growth, trust and love. There is a very special connection between the earth and the Aboriginal culture with the main character, Lisa O'Connor. Through her eyes, we are captivated by the Dreamtime stories. The descriptions of these stories gave me a feeling of immense wonder and a yearning to get in my car and drive to the outback. Once there, I could look at the stars and feel that red dust, and the smells and visuals of the wildlife. There are many twists and turns in the sequel as justice is delivered, and it really is packed full of suspense, romance and tragedy. I couldn't put it down.' LYNNE COLLETTE

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Linda Dowling grew up in the Western suburbs of Sydney, Australia. During her childhood, she spent most of her time in rural areas and has continued to enjoy life in the bush or in areas with natural surrounds. Her aunt, a wonderful horsewoman, lived in Carinda, New South Wales and taught her a great deal about horses, riding and the outback. It was during her vacations with her aunt that Linda herself fell in love with the vast outback plains and the Aboriginal culture, their stories and their unique but simple way of living. Linda has a natural affinity with Indigenous peoples and was the only white girl selected to play for the Papua New Guinea softball teams at the Pan Pacific Masters. In her professional life, Linda has established and managed four medico-legal firms, including her own. During the course of her career, she has been involved in reporting on coronial matters and inquests. She has also worked with the NSW Police State Crime Command Centre and in various Royal Commissions where she was exposed to the worst of human nature. Linda has drawn upon her professional and personal experiences while writing her Red Dust novel series, but the stories are a work of fiction and do not depict any person, living or dead. Dr Juliette Lachemeier is the managing director of The Erudite Pen, a Cairns-based editing and indie publishing business. The Erudite Pen turns writing dreams into a published reality. Juliette is a professional member of the Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd), the Australian Publishers Association (APA) and the Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders (ciep). As managing editor, she takes manuscripts through all stages of book production, from developmental and copy editing to interior book and cover design. Her business then assists authors to independently publish their books to a global audience.

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