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Pilbara

The stunning new novel from Australia's No.1 bestselling author of Black Sheep and Khaki Town
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Coming November 2025 - the stunning new novel from the No.1 bestseller The stark, beautiful landscape of the Pilbara is the backdrop for the latest novel by Anonymous and Judy Nunn. With its vast red earth and boundless horizons, the Pilbara region of Western Australia is... Read More
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Coming November 2025 - the stunning new novel from the No.1 bestseller

The stark, beautiful landscape of the Pilbara is the backdrop for the latest novel by Anonymous and Judy Nunn. With its vast red earth and boundless horizons, the Pilbara region of Western Australia is both a place of rich opportunity and deep challenges.

Pilbara weaves an intricate tapestry of stories about those who have called this striking place home, and those who have sought its riches. As the narrative unfurls, readers will be drawn into the heart of the land, where ancient myths meet modern enterprise, and personal conflicts are played out against the grandeur of this unforgettable environment.

Prepare to be mesmerised by a tale that captures the spirit and resilience of people bound together by the boundary-defying landscapes of the Pilbara.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460768471

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 October 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: General / adult

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Weight: 250g

Pages: 512

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About the Author

Judy Nunn AM is an Australian literary icon and master storyteller. With over twenty books over thirty years, and over a million copies sold in Australia alone, readers everywhere are passionate about her stories of her country and its people, told with Judy's trademark authenticity and filled with unforgettable characters who live on long after the final page. From the stage to the screen and the page, Judy has always been a storyteller, and her significant service to the performing arts and to literature was recognised in 2015 when she was made a Member of the Order of Australia.

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