The Case of the Wandering Corpse (Major Gask Mysteries Book 2)
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Step back in time to 1863, when Melbourne was a melting pot of opportunity, ambition... and murder.
The Gold Rush is in full swing, transforming Melbourne and the northern gold towns like Ballarat and Bendigo into a dazzling, yet dangerous, frontier. The promise of wealth lures prospectors from far and wide, but where there is gold, there is also crime.
In this intoxicating backdrop, meet Findo Gask and Erroll Rait, an intriguing duo with an unyielding sense of justice.
When Gask and Rait stumble upon a man wrongly accused of murder, their quest to set things right plunges them headfirst into a web of deceit. Little do they know their search for the truth will lead them straight into the treacherous heart of a shadowy, unscrupulous secret criminal society.
A race against time to expose a ruthless conspiracy...
This malevolent society is spreading its sinister tentacles throughout Melbourne, stopping at nothing—even murder—to achieve its dark goals. At the heart of their obsession is a single prize: the location of a hidden hoard of gold stolen years earlier in a daring robbery.
As Findo and Erroll risk it all to exonerate the innocent, they must navigate a world where gold fever runs rampant and the line between right and wrong is perilously blurred.
“The Case of the Wandering Corpse” is a meticulously researched historical mystery that truly transports you to the 19th-century Gold Rush. This fast-paced, pulse-pounding adventure gallops along at a breakneck pace, ensuring you are left guessing at every twist and turn.
Praise for The Case of the Wandering Corpse
- A tantalizing blend of rich historical detail and high-stakes action.
- Immersive suspense that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
- A thrilling tale with an unforgettable cast of heroes fighting for justice.
If you love historical mysteries, fast-paced adventures, and stories set in a bygone era, this is the book you’ve been waiting for. Uncover the secrets of Melbourne’s dark underbelly and prepare for an adventure that will leave you breathless until the very last page!