1950s Australia. Scarred by war and searching for meaning, young Yorkshireman Jimmy Brown ventures halfway across the world to the unforgiving Australian outback. What begins as an escape from his past soon becomes a journey of survival, belonging, and self-discovery.
Amid the vast red plains, Jimmy finds himself drawn into a world shaped by ancient wisdom and deep connection to the land. Guided by Dhirari, a wise Aboriginal stockman, he learns the old ways of the bush—its rhythms, its dangers, and its spiritual truths. But as secrets from both past and present collide, Jimmy must confront his own scars and decide what kind of man he wants to become.
Blending vivid realism with allegory, Outback Odyssey explores love, loss, resilience, and reconciliation in a country still reckoning with its colonial legacy. Sweeping and cinematic, this powerful novel reveals the truths hidden beneath silence—and the courage it takes to listen.
“A riveting Australian epic—authentic, raw, and unforgettable.”
Outback Odyssey
Paul Rushworth-Brown is an internationally acclaimed historical fiction author whose novels blend lived experience with meticulous research and emotional truth. Born in England and raised in Australia, Paul’s formative years were marked by hardship and resilience — qualities that now underpin his storytelling.
A former bush worker who spent years in the outback, Paul writes with the authenticity of someone who’s felt the red dust on his skin and the weight of silence beneath endless skies. His works — Red Winter Journey, Dream of Courage, Skulduggery, and Outback Odyssey — explore the human condition through vivid landscapes and moral complexity, from post-war Yorkshire to the wild heart of Australia.
Drawing on his background as an educator and his deep respect for Aboriginal culture, Paul weaves stories that are both entertaining and thought-provoking. His writing invites readers to look beyond history’s surface — to the untold voices, the quiet acts of courage, and the moments of connection that shape who we are.
“I don’t write to preach. I write to make people think — and feel.” — Paul Rushworth-Brown