What would have been going through the mind of the SS Gothenburg’s captain when he realized that his beautiful ship - laden with gold, was heading straight for the bottom of the sea? These extraordinary stories and many more are described vividly in Murder, Mystery & Massacre - Chilling Stories from our Pioneering Past. There are astonishing stories of murder, shipwreck, lost treasure, disasters, intriguing mysteries and even real life ‘whodunits’ that will leave you gasping with surprise. From the beautiful to the bizarre and from great sadness to great joy, Australian author Tony Matthews has brought to life a rich selection of astonishing true stories from the colourful and controversial days of early Australia.