Michael Trant in Conversation with Michelle Prak

Join bestselling WA crime writer Michael Trant as he discusses his latest rural thriller, Blood and Gold, in conversation with SA crime author Michelle Prak.

Michael Trant is a gifted storyteller known for his captivating rural fiction, blending gripping narratives with vivid depictions of the Australian landscape. His novels explore themes of resilience, survival, and the complexities of life in rural Australia, earning him a dedicated readership.

In this special event, Michael will be in conversation with Michelle Prak, delving into his writing journey and the inspiration behind his compelling stories. There will also be an opportunity for audience Q&A and book signings.

Date: Thursday 27 March 2025

Time: 2pm to 3pm

Location: Salisbury Community Hub, 34 Church Street, Salisbury

Cost: Free, but bookings are essential

Whether you're a longtime fan or new to Michael’s work, this is a fantastic opportunity to hear from an acclaimed Australian author and gain insights into the world of storytelling.

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Blood and Gold

Someone is stalking gold hunters. Now a bushman is stalking them.

Terry Drage is not the first amateur gold prospector to rock up to the Murchison Hotel, brag about an exciting discovery – and then vanish into thin air. But Gabe Ahern is determined he will be the last.

No one knows the land around the remote Western Australian town of Cue better than Gabe – a wild dog trapper who's in his element in the bush. Feeling responsible for his friend’s fate, he races there to join the search.

But it won’t be an easy ride. For a start the local cops seem sure Terry going missing is nothing more than a tragic accident. It’s down to Gabe to spot the sinister pattern of disappearances and deaths in recent years.

Plus, the last time Gabe was in his old home town it was under the very worst of circumstances. And now, to stop a killer, he’ll need to confront the ghosts from his past...

Author bio

Michael Trant is a WA country boy now residing in Perth after a variety of careers ranging from farmer, marine draftsman, pastoralist and FIFO pot washer.

Michael writes with an authentic rural voice, drawing on his experiences to open readers to places and lifestyles foreign to many. He has a passion for farming, writing, and gaming, the order of which vary throughout the year. He still works on farms as a tractor driver, mainly to annoy those teachers who claimed no one would pay him to stare out a window all day.