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Disguising Demons
Dusty Kent Mystery #4 has hit the shelves. Exciting days!
Disguising Demons has a special connection for me. The story takes place in Port Douglas, an idyllic setting visited by the rich and famous from around the world including Bill and Hillary Clinton, George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Kylie Minogue and other celebrities, as well as two people who were part of my life since my teenage years. I’ll tell you about them in a minute.
In July 2018, 'Team Dusty' visited Port Douglas a second time to research the setting for the book. Not a difficult assignment, escaping Melbourne’s winter to the warmth of Queensland where we enjoyed sunrise walks along the beach, snorkelling among tropical fish on the Great Barrier Reef, early morning swimming in the pool and sailing in a catamaran on the Coral Sea.
In Disguising Demons, investigative journalist Dusty Kent visits this tropical paradise on a quest to find the truth behind the murder of a gentle Buddhist monk. What she discovers shocks and saddens her and has her Irish assistant questioning whether they should continue with the case.
The launching of the book on October 19 was specifically chosen to coincide with a poignant ceremony honouring the two people I mentioned above. You see, Port Douglas was the favourite place in the world for my in-laws, Sylvia and Eric Barnes. They were right chuffed when I decided on ‘Port’ for the setting of the fourth Dusty Kent Mystery.
Mr and Mrs Barnes migrated to Australia from Reading, England in October 1969 following their eldest son, Dennis. I’d already snapped up their son by the time they arrived but they welcomed me with open arms and much affection. With my own family far away in the country, the Barnes clan became my second family. That continued even after Dennis and I divorced and my in-laws became my out-laws. :)
Sadly, Sylvia passed away at age 90 in 2016 and Eric at age 92 in 2018. October 19th was their wedding anniversary and, as was their wish, their ashes were scattered at Four Mile Beach on that day. Launching Disguising Demons on the same day and dedicating the book to them is my way of honouring their memory.
No wonder Disguising Demons occupies a warm place in my heart.
Disguising Demons
Disguising Demons has a special connection for me. The story takes place in Port Douglas, an idyllic setting visited by the rich and famous from around the world including Bill and Hillary Clinton, George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Kylie Minogue and other celebrities, as well as two people who were part of my life since my teenage years. I’ll tell you about them in a minute.
In July 2018, 'Team Dusty' visited Port Douglas a second time to research the setting for the book. Not a difficult assignment, escaping Melbourne’s winter to the warmth of Queensland where we enjoyed sunrise walks along the beach, snorkelling among tropical fish on the Great Barrier Reef, early morning swimming in the pool and sailing in a catamaran on the Coral Sea.
In Disguising Demons, investigative journalist Dusty Kent visits this tropical paradise on a quest to find the truth behind the murder of a gentle Buddhist monk. What she discovers shocks and saddens her and has her Irish assistant questioning whether they should continue with the case.
The launching of the book on October 19 was specifically chosen to coincide with a poignant ceremony honouring the two people I mentioned above. You see, Port Douglas was the favourite place in the world for my in-laws, Sylvia and Eric Barnes. They were right chuffed when I decided on ‘Port’ for the setting of the fourth Dusty Kent Mystery.
Mr and Mrs Barnes migrated to Australia from Reading, England in October 1969 following their eldest son, Dennis. I’d already snapped up their son by the time they arrived but they welcomed me with open arms and much affection. With my own family far away in the country, the Barnes clan became my second family. That continued even after Dennis and I divorced and my in-laws became my out-laws. :)
Sadly, Sylvia passed away at age 90 in 2016 and Eric at age 92 in 2018. October 19th was their wedding anniversary and, as was their wish, their ashes were scattered at Four Mile Beach on that day. Launching Disguising Demons on the same day and dedicating the book to them is my way of honouring their memory.
No wonder Disguising Demons occupies a warm place in my heart.
Disguising Demons
