R.W.R. McDonald Book List

R.W.R. McDonald (Rob) is an award-winning Kiwi author, living in Melbourne, Australia, with his two daughters and one HarryCat. He also teaches Courses with Writing NSW and Faber Writing Academy, and offers an individual Manuscript Assessment Service.


Nancys series

The Nancys is a secret amateur detective club of Nancy Drew fans

The Nancys (2019)
Nancy Business (2021)


Critical Acclaim

The Nancys:

  • Winner 2020 Ngaio Marsh Award for Best First Novel
  • Finalist 2020 Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Novel
  • Finalist 2020 Ned Kelly Award for Best First Crime Novel