Freda Ellis

Ruth Cogan’s amazing life on the Atherton Tablelands of Far North Queensland is filled with tragedy after her husband is killed and her son dies from a drug overdose. From stolen gold to the murder of young aboriginals, this dramatic story climaxes with Ruth and her two friends pursuing drug dealers to Sydney. Whilst the book is fiction, it has a ring of truth that can happen anywhere at any time!

Ruth Cogan feels she has found peace at last working at the Stockman’s Hotel in sleepy Townsville, far North Queensland . This new life is a welcome change of pace for Ruth after her exhilarating adventures pursuing drug dealers to Sydney and the heartbreaking tragedy of losing her husband and son. (Payback) Ruth shared these experiences, as always, in the company of her good friends, Katy and Diane.