Two stockmen, Jack Garner and John Forester, have discovered the existence of a rare white dingo deep within the vast Kimberley ranges of Western Australia. The story unfolds as we follow them in pursuit of this magnificent animal across the vast mountainous wilderness of the outback.
The money offered for the white dingo skin by poachers and tourists further incent the stockmen to shoot the animal, despite the fact that their greedy station manager wants to keep it alive as "tourist bait". However, none of them have reckoned on the arrival of Josie Swales - a female ex-journalist with a passion to preserve and protect native animals and the feisty nature to make it happen. Even the White Dingo finds himself fascinated by the woman invading his territory.
The plot twists and turns and the action keeps coming amidst the backdrop of the Kimberley Ranges as the conservationists and the hunters pit their wits against each other with surprising outcomes. The only character truly at home in this environment, the White Dingo surveys the human's actions and follows his deep rooted instinct to survive.
The author, Jack Elstone, has worked in various areas of the Australian outback as a ringer, professional trapper and saddle maker. In his words, "This book is an attempt to empower the reader on decision making in regards to conservation of habitat and the culling of native species. It is up to the reader to decide the outcome of the issues mentioned".
The White Dingo is a great Australian story. It is heart wrenching and confronting whilst being entertaining, amusing and educational. It is a book that all lovers of wildlife, the outback and good literature should read.
Warning: The book contains some violence and harsh language. Not recommended for readers under the age of 15 years.
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Endlessly unique Review by Adam Brewer
Star rating “The White Dingo is fast moving, well written and endlessly unique” (Posted on 18/08/11)
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One of the most impressive novels written about the Australian Outback Review by David Brown
Star rating “One of the most impressive novels written about the Australian Outback. A high quality of writing, fantastic characterization, the plot and twists are excellent. A great achievement; a book to buy and read over and over.” (Posted on 9/08/11)
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Jack Elstone
Jack Elstone was born in the town of Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia - the stepping off point for outback NSW. For many years he worked in the outback as a 'ringer', professional kangaroo trapper and saddler/whip maker and his experiences during this time helped formulate ideas that are expressed in his writing. The idea for The White Dingo came from the job of poisoning dingoes during one of his many mustering seasons.
He is now retired from stock work and spends his time with his family and working on a new novel. He is passionate about conservation management for all areas but particularly the Australian outback and the impact of man on its environment. The White Dingo is his first book.
* Ringer: a term for fastest shearer; adopted in outback Australian cattle camps as a good horseman who is able to overtake and turn the lead of a mob of cattle, making them turn and mill into a ring, hence the term 'ringer', superior cattle skills.
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