The 50th Hunger Games and second Quarter Quell. The story of how Haymitch Albernathy against all the odds became victor, with double the amount of tributes. An unforgettable tale of Heartbreak, tragedy, friendship and adventure. How will Haymitch make it through the pain and horrific sights that the games inevitably bring? How will he cope with the death of his only friend in the games? And what really happens to his family when he returns home? What really drove Haymitch to kill so many in the games and eventually be crowned the victor?

Set in colonial Western Australia, fictional bushranger Warren Thomas, creates panic in the wheatbelt country after his release from gaol. The story follows young Ruth O'Reilly who becomes caught up in something much bigger than she could ever have imagined.