Death in a Matchbox

The story revolves around Tom Bosich, a mechanic who secretly hoarded gold from the Cleary's Creek gold mine before a fire leads to its abandonment. Set against the backdrop of outback Western Australia, the narrative explores themes of greed and lost opportunities as Tom's plans to retrieve the gold are complicated by the passage of time and changing circumstances. As the mine is left behind, the implications of his actions and the hidden treasure linger in the air, reflecting on the intersection of ambition and fate.