Only Killers and Thieves by Paul Howarth

In the burning heart of the Australian outback, innocence doesn’t stand a chance.

In 1885 Queensland, brothers Tom and Billy McBride are thrust into a brutal world after the shocking murder of their family. Seeking justice, they join a ruthless Native Police force led by the chilling Inspector Noone — a man whose law is written in blood. As the brothers are drawn deeper into violence and revenge, the line between justice and savagery blurs, and their choices echo across generations.

Set against the harsh, sun-scorched landscape of colonial Australia, Only Killers and Thieves is a fierce, unflinching tale of brotherhood, betrayal, and the cost of survival. Paul Howarth’s prose burns with intensity, capturing both the beauty and brutality of a frontier soaked in blood and secrets.