Helene Young (8 works by)
Gender: Female

BiographyHistory

In 2010 Helene Young worked as a Check and Training Captain with a major regional airline.

Awards for Works

Burning Lies , 2012 novel single work 'Kaitlyn Scott is searching for the truth about her husband's death, even if that means revisiting the most painful day of her life. But what she uncovers is a criminal willing to stop at nothing to keep his secret. Ryan O'Donnell, an enigmatic undercover cop, is investigating arson attacks when he is drawn into Kaitlyn's world. He tries to fight his attraction for her, hoping the case might put his own demons to rest, but it only threatens to push him over the edge. With Kaitlyn and Ryan on a collision course, the arsonist seizes the chance to settle some old scores. As the Atherton Tableland burns, the three of them are caught in a fiery dance of danger and desire, and not everyone will come out alive.' Source: Librarie Australia
2013 finalist Daphne Du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense : Mainstream/Mystery /Suspense
Shattered Sky , 2011 novel single work 'On a routine surveillance flight east of the Australian coast, Captain Lauren Bennett's crew pick up a mayday call. A yacht is under fire. For the international smugglers operating below the radar of the navy and Border Watch, sinking a pleasure craft is just part of their day's work. Lauren has other ideas. As she pursues the men into the isolated country of Cape York, she'll need all the help she can get. That will mean joining forces with the cynical navy officer Callam Granger, who's already shown his contempt for her. What will it take to convince him she's right this time? Can they put aside their old animosities to outwit, outrun and ultimately out-fly the traffickers? Or will another death shatter Lauren's life completely?' (From the publisher's website.)
2012 shortlisted Davitt Award Best Adult Crime Novel
2012 winner Romance Writers of Australia, Romantic Book of the Year Award Romantic Elements
2011 nominated Ned Kelly Awards for Crime Writing Best Novel
2011 winner Australian Romance Readers Awards Favourite Romantic Suspense
Border Watch , 2010 novel single work

'High above the crystal-blue waters of North Queensland, Captain Morgan Pentland patrols the vast Australian coastline. When Customs Agent Rafe Daniels joins her crew, she is immediately suspicious. Why is he boarding her plane when she isn't there? And why is he asking so many questions? What Morgan doesn't know is that Rafe has her under surveillance.

Critical information about their Border Watch operations is being leaked and she is the main suspect. Morgan's ex, elite police officer Carl Wiseman, is back on the scene after she finally found the courage to throw him out. Is he trying to regain Morgan's affections of are his intentions more sinister?

When Morgan and Rafe are shot down in a tragic midair attack, they realise they have to start working together - and quickly. One of Australia's most loved icons is the next target and they have only nine days to stop it. Will they uncover details of the plot .'

Source: www.heleneyoung.com/ (Sighted 18/02/2010).

2011 winner Australian Romance Readers Awards Favourite Romantic Suspense
2011 winner Romance Writers of Australia, Romantic Book of the Year Award Romantic Elements