âThis is a strange and gripping tale of one of Australiaâs most notorious criminals.â â TROY LENNON â ByTheBook, Sydney Daily Telegraph
From goldfields to gallows â the international manhunt for Australiaâs first serial killer.
The Devilâs Butterfly is the harrowing true story of the killer conman, Frank Butler, whose deception and duplicity sent the colony of New South Wales into a state of fear and panic.
Advertising in the Sydney papers, the charismatic Butler lured his prey towards the western goldfields with exaggerated tales of untold wealth and riches.
Five men answered, three men went missing.
Fearing capture and searching for new killing grounds, Butler flees Australia, headed for San Francisco.
Two detectives, certain they are hunting Australiaâs first âtrueâ serial killer, steam across the Pacific on a speedier ship. A third detective traverses the globe, racing to America via London.
Desperate to reach San Francisco before a sociopathic killer disappears once again; will they capture their man or will the now notorious Butler escape forever?
Praise for the Book
âWhat a phenomenal true crime/who-dunnit!... It's an amazing true story of lies, deception, and surprising twists you won't forget!â
â Karen Dustman
âRequired meticulous research and a desire to dig into the life and times of a man with a mysterious background and a talent for trickery.â
â Jen Gourley, View of the Valleys, August 2021
âA great readâ
â Ann Hewitt, The Book Tree.
âAn intriguing, colourful taleâ
â Mildura Weekly