The world's toughest car race. Twenty one days and ten thousand miles of searing heat and rock hard desert tracks; of driving rain, flooded rivers and icy mountain trails. Twenty one days of blowouts and breakdowns; of subterfuge and sabotage. Ten thousand miles of dust and glory.
Driving at breakneck speed over Australia's roughest roads and through the most appalling conditions imaginable, six competitors break free from the pack and fight for the lead, gradually finding themselves entangled in a web of deceit, betrayal and danger . . .
- Jack Davey, the radio star, whose tragic secret threatens the lives of those closest to him;
- Kit Armstrong, Davey's co-driver, determined to beat the ex-lover she believes has betrayed her;
- Harley Alexander, the idealistic young reporter who uncovers underworld sabotage attempts . . . and becomes their next target;
- Gelignite Kack Murray, the legendary Redex winner, larrikin and cult hero, who must fight to clear the name of a mate;
- JJ Chesterfield, the ace American driver who is forced to cheat in the race by a Mafia boss who is holding his daughter hostage;
- Carey Roberts, a Mafia strongman sent to Australia to make sure Chesterfield wins, who realises, too late, that his own life depends on the outcome of the race.
