Indigo Storm in Aussie Readers

Mar 07, 2016 Brenda rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: aussie-authors, romantic-suspense, 2016-release, own-read, reviewing-by-request, sent-by-publisher

When Ashleigh finally decided she would leave her dominating and cruel husband Dominic, she set a plan in motion. He was sly and sneaky; she had to do it right as she figured she’d only have one chance. Twelve months later she was close, but then the decision was made for her. When he stormed off to the pub after the vicious beating, she gathered her few possessions and fled her old life and her home in Jindabyne for good – Ashleigh had no idea where she would go, but she knew the further the be When Ashleigh finally decided she would leave her dominating and cruel husband Dominic, she set a plan in motion. He was sly and sneaky; she had to do it right as she figured she’d only have one chance. Twelve months later she was close, but then the decision was made for her. When he stormed off to the pub after the vicious beating, she gathered her few possessions and fled her old life and her home in Jindabyne for good – Ashleigh had no idea where she would go, but she knew the further the better. He wouldn’t stop looking for her, and he’d kill her when he found her…

As she drove, she thought ahead to what she would do – she was Eliza now; she would change her looks and do everything to be unrecognisable. She remembered an article from a magazine she’d read – she’d felt the calm peacefulness shining from the page so decided there was as good a place as any; and headed to a small rural town called Blinman in the Flinders Ranges of South Australia.

After days of driving, Eliza arrived in Blinman and rented a room. It wasn’t too long and she was becoming friendly with the townsfolk especially Maureen (Reen to her friends) who owned the local café/gift shop. She also met Chris and his two young daughters Tilly and Heidi – she felt a sense of belonging which she hadn’t known before. Eliza felt she could heal in this peaceful place. But she kept her secrets close to her chest – she couldn’t risk anyone knowing who she really was.

But slowly, inevitably, things began to unravel. Dominic’s reach was long – would he find her? And what was happening in the National Park that had the police on edge? Would Eliza’s courage and determination fail her? She couldn’t go back to her old life – she’d rather be dead…

Wow! Deep and gripping suspense ripples through Aussie author Fleur McDonald’s latest romantic suspense novel, Indigo Storm. Domestic violence, crime and corruption laced this book, along with courage and hope, determination and a gently growing love – family isn’t always blood related. The author’s note at the end of the book is really interesting, telling about Blinman which is a township 511 kilometres north of Adelaide, plus other sites of interest which appear in Indigo Storm. This author continues to get better in my opinion, and I’ll be reading more of her work. Highly recommended.

With thanks to Allen & Unwin for this copy to read in exchange for my honest review.
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Dec 14, 2024 Rina rated it really liked it · review of another edition

4.5 stars.

When Ashleigh decides to flee her controlling husband, Dominic, she knows he'll hunt her down. The only way to escape is to disappear and reinvent herself.

Ohh now I think this is my new favourite book of Fleur’s (which I have been saying constantly for the past few books)!

Again, this was a lot more enjoyable with Dave Burrows taking a more centre stage in the story with his personal life. But aside from that, I was fully invested in Ashleigh/Eliza’s story. The suspense that came with i ...more

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