Name: Outback Odyssey
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Author: Paul Rushworth-Brown

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Paul Rushworth-Brown is the author of Skulduggery, Red Winter Journey, Dream of Courage, and his latest novel Outback Odyssey. His stories transport readers from the windswept moors of Yorkshire to the unforgiving landscapes of Australia’s outback.

Drawing on his father’s tales and his own years living and working in remote Australia, Paul brings history alive with authenticity and grit. His novels weave survival, love, and resilience with deep respect for the land and the people who shaped it.

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