A series of novelettes by Richard W. Holmes
The first book in a series of three.
This opal mining adventure story takes place in the Australian Outback. A miner struggles to find his fortune by digging for black opal. His quest includes the interaction of people, animals, and the elusive “ratters” that interfere with his efforts.
The second book in the series.
This story is a continuation of the adventures of
Rusty and Kate from the first book. Both characters
start up their opal mining operation again only to
be hit by the elusive ratters. However, this time they
set a trap and capture the invader.
Just released! The third book in the series. 

A fictional story where the ‘ratted’ become the ‘ratters’ in their search for an unknown source of diamonds located by an opal miner now dead, who told no one of his great find.


Available September 2008!
The fourth and final book in the series.



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