Courtney Collins lives on the Goulburn River in regional Victoria, Australia. "The Untold "is her first novel, and she is currently at work on her second novel.
"A female Cormac McCarthy*"
This extraordinary novel propelled by the dark, rich talents of a
truly brilliant writer dazzles, staggers and amazes. Elizabeth
Gilbert, "New York Times"bestselling author of"Eat, Pray, Love"
"[A] page-turner... Jessie, the heroine of this tale set in 1920s
Australia, sets her own compass. A horse thief and sometime circus
performer, she's being pursued through the hills by her Aboriginal
lover and a police sergeant. The chase will leave you breathless."
"Good Housekeeping"
"Collins's gripping debut novel is based on a legendary wild woman
. . . A fast-paced, heart-wrenching story that never loses speed,
this extraordinary first novel is not to be missed. "Library
Journal "(starred review)
"The dead have tales to tell, if only we could hear them... Collins
richly evokes a heartbreaking emotional terrain, setting it against
the sparse, brutal landscape of the Australian Outback." "Kirkus
Reviews"
A captivating, epic novel that never loses its heart to scope, "The
Untold"is a surreal saga set in a rugged, unforgiving landscape.
Courtney Collins paints a devastating portrait of long-shot love.
Patrick DeWitt, author of the #1 International bestseller, "The
Sisters Brothers"(short-listed for The Man Booker Prize)
*"Library Journal" "Collins's debut offers a fictionalized account
of real-life Jessie Hickman, a female bushranger and outlaw in
1020s Australia whose story as presented here ranges from the
circus life to horse-stealing to imprisonment to forced marriage to
fiery escape and endless pursuit, all told in extraordinary,
toughly lyrical language. A female Cormac McCarthy? Get it.
"Library Journal"
This extraordinary novel propelled by the dark, rich talents of a
truly brilliant writer dazzles, staggers and amazes. Elizabeth
Gilbert, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Eat, Pray,
Love"
A captivating, epic novel that never loses its heart to scope, "The
Untold" is a surreal saga set in a rugged, unforgiving landscape.
Courtney Collins paints a devastating portrait of long-shot love.
Patrick DeWitt, author of the #1 International bestseller, "The
Sisters Brothers" (short-listed for The Man Booker Prize) "
"A female Cormac McCarthy*"
"This extraordinary novel--propelled by the dark, rich talents of a
truly brilliant writer--dazzles, staggers and amazes." --Elizabeth
Gilbert, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Eat, Pray,
Love"
"[A] page-turner... Jessie, the heroine of this tale set in 1920s
Australia, sets her own compass. A horse thief and sometime circus
performer, she's being pursued through the hills by her Aboriginal
lover and a police sergeant. The chase will leave you breathless."
--"Good Housekeeping"
"Collins's gripping debut novel is based on a legendary wild woman
. . . A fast-paced, heart-wrenching story that never loses speed,
this extraordinary first novel is not to be missed." --"Library
Journal "(starred review)
"The dead have tales to tell, if only we could hear them... Collins
richly evokes a heartbreaking emotional terrain, setting it against
the sparse, brutal landscape of the Australian Outback." --"Kirkus
Reviews"
"A captivating, epic novel that never loses its heart to scope,
"The Untold" is a surreal saga set in a rugged, unforgiving
landscape. Courtney Collins paints a devastating portrait of
long-shot love." --Patrick DeWitt, author of the #1 International
bestseller, "The Sisters Brothers" (short-listed for The Man Booker
Prize)
*"Library Journal" "Collins's debut offers a fictionalized account
of real-life Jessie Hickman, a female bushranger and outlaw in
1020s Australia whose story as presented here ranges from the
circus life to horse-stealing to imprisonment to forced marriage to
fiery escape and endless pursuit, all told in extraordinary,
toughly lyrical language. A female Cormac McCarthy? Get it."
--"Library Journal"
"This extraordinary novel--propelled by the dark, rich talents of a
truly brilliant writer--dazzles, staggers and amazes." --Elizabeth
Gilbert, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Eat, Pray,
Love"
"A captivating, epic novel that never loses its heart to scope,
"The Untold" is a surreal saga set in a rugged, unforgiving
landscape. Courtney Collins paints a devastating portrait of
long-shot love." --Patrick DeWitt, author of the #1 International
bestseller, "The Sisters Brothers" (short-listed for The Man Booker
Prize)
"A female Cormac McCarthy*"
"This extraordinary novel--propelled by the dark, rich talents of a
truly brilliant writer--dazzles, staggers and amazes." --Elizabeth
Gilbert, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Eat, Pray,
Love"
"[A] page-turner... Jessie, the heroine of this tale set in 1920s
Australia, sets her own compass. A horse thief and sometime circus
performer, she's being pursued through the hills by her Aboriginal
lover and a police sergeant. The chase will leave you breathless."
--"Good Housekeeping"
"Collins's gripping debut novel is based on a legendary wild woman
. . . A fast-paced, heart-wrenching story that never loses speed,
this extraordinary first novel is not to be missed." --"Library
Journal "(starred review)
"The dead have tales to tell, if only we could hear them... Collins
richly evokes a heartbreaking emotional terrain, setting it against
the sparse, brutal landscape of the Australian Outback." --"Kirkus
Reviews"
"A captivating, epic novel that never loses its heart to scope,
"The Untold" is a surreal saga set in a rugged, unforgiving
landscape. Courtney Collins paints a devastating portrait of
long-shot love." --Patrick DeWitt, author of the #1 International
bestseller, "The Sisters Brothers" (short-listed for The Man Booker
Prize)
*"Library Journal"
"A female Cormac McCarthy*"
"This extraordinary novel--propelled by the dark, rich talents of a
truly brilliant writer--dazzles, staggers and amazes." --Elizabeth
Gilbert, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Eat, Pray,
Love"
"[A] page-turner... Jessie, the heroine of this tale set in 1920s
Australia, sets her own compass. A horse thief and sometime circus
performer, she's being pursued through the hills by her Aboriginal
lover and a police sergeant. The chase will leave you breathless."
--"Good Housekeeping"
"Collins's gripping debut novel is based on a legendary wild woman
. . . A fast-paced, heart-wrenching story that never loses speed,
this extraordinary first novel is not to be missed." --"Library
Journal "(starred review)
"The dead have tales to tell, if only we could hear them... Collins
richly evokes a heartbreaking emotional terrain, setting it against
the sparse, brutal landscape of the Australian Outback." --"Kirkus
Reviews"
"A captivating, epic novel that never loses its heart to scope,
"The Untold" is a surreal saga set in a rugged, unforgiving
landscape. Courtney Collins paints a devastating portrait of
long-shot love." --Patrick DeWitt, author of the #1 International
bestseller, "The Sisters Brothers" (short-listed for The Man Booker
Prize)
*"Library Journal"
"A female Cormac McCarthy*"
"Collins's gripping debut novel is based on a legendary wild woman
. . . A fast-paced, heart-wrenching story that never loses speed,
this extraordinary first novel is not to be missed." --"Library
Journal "(starred review)
"This extraordinary novel--propelled by the dark, rich talents of a
truly brilliant writer--dazzles, staggers and amazes." --Elizabeth
Gilbert, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Eat, Pray,
Love"
"A captivating, epic novel that never loses its heart to scope,
"The Untold" is a surreal saga set in a rugged, unforgiving
landscape. Courtney Collins paints a devastating portrait of
long-shot love." --Patrick DeWitt, author of the #1 International
bestseller, "The Sisters Brothers" (short-listed for The Man Booker
Prize)
*"Library Journal"
"Collins's debut offers a fictionalized account of real-life Jessie
Hickman, a female bushranger and outlaw in 1020s Australia whose
story as presented here ranges from the circus life to
horse-stealing to imprisonment to forced marriage to fiery escape
and endless pursuit, all told in extraordinary, toughly lyrical
language. A female Cormac McCarthy? Get it." --"Library
Journal"
"This extraordinary novel--propelled by the dark, rich talents of a
truly brilliant writer--dazzles, staggers and amazes." --Elizabeth
Gilbert, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Eat, Pray,
Love"
"A captivating, epic novel that never loses its heart to scope,
"The Untold" is a surreal saga set in a rugged, unforgiving
landscape. Courtney Collins paints a devastating portrait of
long-shot love." --Patrick DeWitt, author of the #1 International
bestseller, "The Sisters Brothers" (short-listed for The Man Booker
Prize)
"Extraordinary, toughly lyrical language. A female Cormac McCarthy?
Get it." --"Library Journal"
"This extraordinary novel--propelled by the dark, rich talents of a
truly brilliant writer--dazzles, staggers and amazes." --Elizabeth
Gilbert, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Eat, Pray,
Love"
"A captivating, epic novel that never loses its heart to scope,
"The Untold" is a surreal saga set in a rugged, unforgiving
landscape. Courtney Collins paints a devastating portrait of
long-shot love." --Patrick DeWitt, author of the #1 International
bestseller, "The Sisters Brothers" (short-listed for The Man Booker
Prize)
"This extraordinary novel--propelled by the dark, rich talents of a
truly brilliant writer--dazzles, staggers and amazes." --Elizabeth
Gilbert, "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Eat, Pray,
Love"
"A captivating, epic novel that never loses its heart to scope,
"The Untold" is a surreal saga set in a rugged, unforgiving
landscape. Courtney Collins paints a devastating portrait of
long-shot love." --Patrick DeWitt, author of the #1 International
bestseller, "The Sisters Brothers" (short-listed for The Man Booker
Prize)
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