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Clyde and Violet went mental with the freedoms of the1960's and abandoned their post as parents. Clyde is a reckless drunk who thinks he is a gold medal Olympian. Violet is a sex-crazed goddess who could give Elizabeth Taylor a run for her money. Terri's life is complicated, and she is only nine. She does her best to keep the people she loves under control, but it's a bit like herding seagulls. A defiant little shit, pain in the arse, that's w...

A world in chaos... After centuries of peace, the land of Druyun has been thrust back into the grips of war. Though their enemy is not one another, but rather the mysterious, red-robed force of Spark wielders who have begun their takeover of the countryside. As towns fall before them and their numbers grow with an army of undead, they wield a path of havoc and death. A towering monster... At the heart of the evil army stands the monstrosity kn...

Readers agree that there is a mini-series in this book, set during the time of Protestants VS. Catholics 30 years War. Protestants known as Huguenots fled France to settle in England. Rochelle's father - Jean was a poacher of Versailles. He taught Rochelle everything he knew about the practicalities of eking out a simple, yet comfortable existence, due to his poaching skills.Upon his death, his then 13-year old daughter became orphaned. Her ow...

On his sixteenth birthday, Cameron's life changes irrevocably. Many people see the signs but ignore them. Dr. Penny Corrigan gives Cameron a lifeline, but it is fleeting and evaporates. Cameron's mother, Genevieve, and his father, Jack, do their best, but succumb to a 'silver tongue'. Two teachers, Mr. Caledane and Mr. Johnston-Harper, inspire and challenge him. An Indigenous boy, Rick, stands shoulder to shoulder with Cameron and teaches him ...

SILVER MEDAL - International Top Sales Books Awards 2021 FINALIST - American Bookfest Awards 2021 FINALIST - National Indie Excellence Awards 2021 It's part award-winning novel, part 'how-to', and it's everything you need to know about selling to big business. The Wentworth Prospect takes a deep dive into the high-stakes world of complex business-to-business selling. The story follows the fortunes of Sue Novak, a fledgling sales consultant, as...

There's no deal unless you tell me who killed Lucretia, Thomas! For the love of God, I have to know-" "She was shot by an assassin." "But who was this assassin? Who shot her?" he demanded again angrily, leaning forward over the table. "I did, " I said, after a suitably dramatic pause. He threw his head back and laughed loudly, his arms crossed on his chest. "You?" he said once he'd regained his breath. "You? Thomas Haupner, the violinist? The ...

To be asked to participate in a publication is an honour and I take the author's trust very seriously. To meld historic facts into a work of ¿ction requires judgement and consideration beyond the needs of straight ¿ction. I applaud the years of work culminating in this publication. - Timuaki Te AikaWhen a fire in 2014 ravages a farmhouse where precious greenstone is hidden, Katarina Ti Toi wonders about its ownership - what will become of the ...

PORRA- The nation bordering the Azzil Territories.XEROUS CASTLE - The primary bastion of defence against the enemies of the Hamaforth Kingdoms.ANHIL - The bandits that infest the nations making up the Hamaforth Kingdoms.These persons referred to by the inhabitants of the Hamaforth Kingdoms as 'Beyonders' have begun establishing their place within this traditional society.Though scattered across a vast expanse on the world of Perencore, they st...

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Can a contemporary Australian family find a long-lost boy? Finding Teo, is narrated by three women (Peia, Jo and Anna) from three different generations of a Greek-Irish Australian family. Anna is thirty and feels stuck at work and home. She then lands a job in Athens to cover international news stories and to fly away from her extended Greek-Irish Australian family. Just before she is due to leave, her grandmother has a stroke and the signif...

The leader of the freedom fighters, Luke Palmer, must leave to try and find his sister, Emma, who has been taken by slavers and sold to the Corporation. Rachel Navara is a soldier. She and her brother, Rowan, were sent from Earth to Silica, to aid Luke and those resisting the militant group known as Sabre Company. In Luke's absence, Rachel must lead. And to her horror, she finds out what happened to those who could not escape the tyranny of ...

Donkeys are not native to Australia. However, the early colonists needed beasts of burden to assist them with opening up the interior and resupplying remote outback stations. From the earliest days of the colony, donkeys were imported from the Americas, Asia and Europe. From this mix a unique donkey breed was developed that was suited for the harsh Australian environment. The rise of mechanisation eventually made them useless though, and many ...

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In the early '70s, although he didn't realise it at the time, Gary was caught up in many episodes of bizarre coincidences. These incidents transformed ordinary daily events into magical encounters with his future soulmate, Pam. As a result of these coincidences, Gary and Pam, who also happened to be the kindest, most intelligent, bravest person Gary has ever met, were able to form a lifelong bond after just three short chance meetings and two ...

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Amelia sits on the shore of New Plymouth, a quiet and uneventful seaside town in the north of New Zealand. Frozen in fear, she can't go on, the neglect of a broken family, the violent beatings from her boyfriend and the escalating self-abuse to escape reality are all too much. She retreats to an abandoned house, swallowing the remains of a stolen pill bottle and for a moment, all noise fades to silence as the drugs numb Amelia's senses.The sui...

The phrase 'cross my heart and hope to die' is usually used in place of an 'I promise' or 'I swear' - an unwavering commitment to tell the truth. Adrianna describes cross my heart and hope to try as an homage to her life. "All any of us ever do in this lifetime is try. Try to love, find love, be loved and find ourselves in the process. Cross my heart and hope to try is my unwavering commitment to never stop trying in this lifetime". This is Ad...

In the early '70s, although he didn't realise it at the time, Gary was caught up in many episodes of bizarre coincidences. These incidents transformed ordinary daily events into magical encounters with his future soulmate, Pam. As a result of these coincidences, Gary and Pam, who also happened to be the kindest, most intelligent, bravest person Gary has ever met, were able to form a lifelong bond after just three short chance meetings and two ...