Our Man from Earth

Tom Glennon, a brilliant Irish astrophysicist, is catapulted from Earth to Omnos, a distant planet inhabited by enigmatic aliens known as Omnians. As Earth's first and only ambassador, Tom is tasked with bringing our planet's creativity to Omnos, where the Omnians seek to establish a fusion of Earth enetics. Amidst the interstellar drama, Tom grapples with isolation and loss, making his journey both poignant and exhilarating. Tom's exemplary ambassadorship takes a compelling turn when the Omnians, anticipating his loneliness, [read more...]

Quest for Freedom

A riveting tale about the extraordinary transformation of a woman from victim to vigilante; to formidable crusader for the rights of women. In Quest for Freedom, by Cedric Saldanha, meet Smita, a young woman from Mumbai, who is swept into an arranged marriage and relocated to Melbourne. Thrust into an abusive and loveless marriage, she battles domestic abuse and violence. With resilience and tenacity, she fights back against the injustices that confine her. Transforming from a victim to a symbol of hope, Smita becomes an [read more...]

Concerned Citizen

A contemporary, political, semi auto biographical piece of comprehensive prose concentrating primarily on the Climate Crisis that is condensed, concise and reader friendly. It evinces author’s 15 year endeavor to influence national and international decision making on the topics of Workchoices, Child Sex Abuse and Climate Change; with more of an emphasis on the later. This book provides an insight as to what compelled me to pursue these changes and what means I used to achieve them. Overall, it is a contemporary political [read more...]

Toast – Hells Beach

After the Nuclear Holocaust, Dick, Patch and their close friends are fighting for their lives against unbelievable odds. The only inhabitable places left are Taswegia and New Haka. Two ex-Navy Clearance Divers, an ex-Army Sapper and their partners fight to reach a place where they can make contact with others who are hopefully still alive, and who can help them rid their land of the Alliance! A danger-fraught week of travel began, with Sarge, Patch, April and Annie on horseback, and Dick and Jack travelling by road and [read more...]

Dancing with Demons

In Dancing with Demons, Patricia Easteal weaves a story that is more than a tale; it’s a journey into the tempestuous psyche of Franny/Frankie/Francine, otherwise known as Triple F. Travel with Triple F as she grapples with her inner demons and witness her perilous dance with trauma and its toxic effects, from starvation to substance abuse. Experience an odyssey that not only unveils the profound impacts of a traumatic childhood and turbulent adulthood on mental health, but also reveals the transformative power of therapy and [read more...]

Martha’s House

Dive deep into the sun-drenched landscape of Athens and the island of Hydra, where a house whispers stories of love, loss, and resilience. In Alex Nassos’s evocative novel, Martha’s House, readers are transported across time, from war-torn years where Martha’s indomitable spirit forges a life amid chaos, to decades later where Zoe inherits not just a house, but a legacy. Amidst the idyllic Grecian backdrop, Martha’s House witnesses the fiery passion of youth, the sorrow of lost love, and the enduring power of family ties. As Zoe [read more...]

Nocturnal Ascendency

The author, Deirdre Anne Jonker wrote Nocturnal Ascendency. The second book will continue with the fate of various covens in the trilogy. The Ambrose family, along with other shape shifter allies, is plunged deeper into peril! The tension between Gabriel and Larry escalates, hurting them towards an inevitable showdown. Meanwhile, Arabella’s tumultuous relationship with Caleb and Katrina intensifies. But the most pressing challenge? Amy’s impeding childbirth. Will she endure and thrive, or will she suffer the same fate as her mother, [read more...]

[Book Review] When Life Goes Off Track

When Life Goes; Off Track Author: Liezl Shnookal Set against the vivid backdrop of the 1970s, When Life Goes; Off Track by Liezl Shnookal is a compelling Young Adult novel that chronicles the journey of Lucy Renelli, a half-Italian Australian girl, and Scott Allen—affectionately known as Scotchie—as they navigate the tumultuous transition from schoolchildren to university adults. The narrative beautifully captures their evolution amidst the challenges of bullying, long-distance relationships, Vietnam War protests, and the [read more...]

[Book Review] Nikki vs Jess: United Against the World

Book: Nikki vs Jess: United Against the World Author: Liezl Shnookal Nikki and Jess, the protagonists of Nikki vs. Jess: United Against the World by Liezl Shnookal, are two compelling characters embarking on a journey to shape a promising future. Their bond transcends typical friendship, evolving into a sister-like relationship that is both admirable and profound. Nikki, adopted in her youth, faces a lukewarm reception from her foster parents. Her fervor for automobiles drives her toward a coveted apprenticeship in an automotive [read more...]