Fiona Tarr

Fiona's stories are captivating, bold, suspense reads featuring strong female leads, small rural town settings and quirky Australian characters.

Her best selling Opal Fields Crime Fiction series has been described as “a fast paced action packed thrill ride through the outback”.

Writing runs in the family. Fiona’s Great Uncle was Australian Literary author George Johnston (My Brother Jack) and although her style is more contemporary, her uncle’s social commentary tone is evident.

Recently compared to Jane Harper, Patricia Wolf and Melinda Leigh—Fiona’s crime and mystery suspense novels have been well received, reaching #1 Best Seller in the Amazon Australia store and beyond.

Fiona lives in Noosa Australia with her husband, and not far from her two adult children.

A self confessed people watcher, she loves to interpret body language and social cues. With a history of farming, working in male dominated industries and navigating the world of community services, Fiona is equipped with the experience and insight to develop truely memorable characters, authentic settings and action packed stories.



When not writing, you'll likely find Fiona travelling in the outback, enjoying watersports on the local pristine beaches, or spending time with family and friends.

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