AustLit

'Finn Wheeler, a journalist from New France, Quebec, is assigned to cover the US presidential bid of Senator Joseph Anderton, a charismatic Black politician. Motivated by the discovery of a family heirloom, he decides to combine the assignment with an investigation into the origins of the celebrated rock buffalo monument in North Dakota.

'Driving across the United States, he witnesses America in a state of near anarchy as public anger over racial injustice explodes. Once in North Dakota, he falls in love with Evie, a young Mandan woman, and becomes obsessed with 'unriddling' the enigmatic stone buffalo.

'Shortly after winning the Republican presidential nomination, Anderton is assassinated, and a deeply-fractured United States totters on the brink of civil war. A shocked Finn reports on the crisis while at the same time struggling to come to terms with his startling discoveries about his ancesteral legacy.' (Publication summary)

'Sitting here, setting down these memories, checking them through, believing they are accurate, I find it hard to understand how much I came to love riding, how much it affected my life. It's the riding I remember the most. The incredible views I saw from the seats of my bikes, the people I met along the way, being part of the landscape and completely opened to the elements, the noise, and the surface of the roads. The brilliant furnace of the rising sun and the sheer immensity and beauty of the landscape was hard to imagine, and the scenery unfolding before me surpassed all my expectations. There were downpours and spectacular storms, hail hammering on my helmet, the bright flashes of lightning and glorious sounds of thunder. Then there were astounding sunsets, the city lights, night runs, the breathtaking atmosphere of inner cities that, in their busyness, offered incredible intimacy. So hop on board and make no mistake, you will enjoy the ride as much as I have.'(Publication summary)

'A harrowing story about a little girl's traumatic sexual assault, and the years of recovery that followed.

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'The Fermi, the first human vessel capable of faster than light travel is complete. Its crew of six is ready to launch humanity into the galaxy, to find the extra-terrestrials discovered decades earlier by the scientist, Syed Abidi.

'Alina Koralev is the newest member of the crew. Brought in at the last moment, she is faced with a group that has prepared for years to undertake this venture and must overcome her own anxiety to ensure the success of the mission. As the crew's astronomer, she will be faced with difficult decisions that will shape the future, not only of The Fermi and its crew, but for Earth.

'Meanwhile, the Alien Resistance Militia, led by Stephen Fordham, faces its greatest challenge yet. How to stop contact with extra-terrestrials when humanity has already decided to reach out into the stars. Not only will the resistance face annihilation if it fails, but Stephen knows that they are the only hope humankind has of evolving into its full potential. Harnessing the power of other fanatics, Stephen will need to make a final, desperate gambit to ensure humanity remains alone in the galaxy.

'As the Earth enters a new paradigm of existence, its governments and most powerful corporations vie to capitalise on the opportunities that are presented. But little do they know the true power of the Sháik Varl. Will humanity discover the truth in time to safeguard their own future?' (Publication summary)

'What happens when Granny Mac decides to take things into her own hands and chop a tree branch obscuring her view?

'Why is there a secret research centre somewhere in the Pacific Ocean?

'Who are the ratty stampers on the road to a motel on a Greek island?

'How does Wally get into Heaven and turn things upside down?

'Join the author on a journey through six tantalising tales that will lead you to smile, laugh, wonder and reflect.' (Publication summary)

'They say curiosity killed the cat...

'Will Xena survive her great adventure?' (Publication summary)

'The people of Sanctuary are recovering after narrowly defeating the king's army.

'Remus has brought the first legion into the Kingdom. He has made a deal with thousands of Symiaks and plans to use the Kingdom army to help him get Oriel.

'Ramulas needs to free Oriel before the legion arrives, or everyone in the Kingdom with suffer the wrath of Remus.' (Publication summary)

'How did I get here? I got here so fast. Like I chased the tail of life and ended up with responsibilities to myself. I have hurt, I have loved, and I have grown, but I have also shrunk. What is this itch that I can't shake? I thought I had everything, but everything sometimes is nothing. I have a craving, and I think the craving is love. I guess I'm going to have to look for love in everything. Open my heart like the strings of a piano and let the world crudely tap at cords till I find the right note ...

'A poetry collection that expresses the transition from teenhood into adulthood. Through poignant verses, Cravings reveals the relentless passage of time, the weight of responsibilities, and the pursuit of love. These raw and introspective poems explore the depths of personal growth and the craving for connection, resonating with readers on their own transformative journeys.' (Publication summary)

'It is 2436, Earth is a supposed wasteland, and an authoritarian regime-the Union of Sovereign Realms-is master of Andromeda. For disgraced marine Sara Hart, that means a prison sentence in the 227th penal battalion.

'Her only out? Being kidnapped and enlisting into a disreputable covert security group committed to the protection of life by any means necessary. She's got a conflicted chain of command and a new team of untested genetically augmented and technically gifted experts.

'But war calls from the depths of space: aliens reborn from the ashes of atrocity whose cries for justice demand the satisfaction of the sword, and they're willing to use all the forgotten weapons at their disposal. The price of victory is always high, but the real question is how high is acceptable when the cost is the life of all humanity?'(Publication summary)

'A gripping tale that talks about a real-life journey of a mother who has walked through the traumas of Domestic Violence within her marriage.

'A true heartfelt testimony of the journey that Loren has walked through and how she has overcome her experiences, fought one of the biggest battles of her life and protected her children along the way all while allowing God to work through her in bringing her into full healing.

'As she tells her story, allow it to speak to you as you read through each page and how it can help you also walk out your own journey.'(Publication summary)

'The wind blows a girl’s kite away and it begins an amazing journey of bringing hope and joy to all those around the world who see it - to remind them that there is hope and joy beyond the world virus!' (Publication summary)

'Of escaping through the words I wrote,

Trying to keep myself afloat,

Surviving every tear.

You now hold everything I held dear;

Everything that broke me, woke me,

Everything that fought me, taught me

How to love myself again.

Years of torment,

Tearing myself apart,

Only to make myself

Whole again.'(Publication summary)

'America emerges from the trauma of the Civil War to find itself convulsed by rapid and often violent social and political change. Millions of land-hungry emigrants from all over the world flock to claim a piece of the newly ‘liberated’ Indian territories.

'The prospect of overnight fortunes attracts a flood of gold miners, prospectors, con men, gamblers, and homesteaders to the booming territories as the railroads open up more and more of the frontier for settlement. The dispossessed and impoverished Native Americans are swept by messianic movements that promise the return of the vast buffalo herds.

'In the midst of this upheaval, Purchase McLennan fights to retain the family legacy—the great patriarchal rock now the target of an unscrupulous speculator. The forces of greed, desperation, bigotry and ambition collide in a shattering climax that ushers in the new century and a profoundly changed America.' (Publication summary)

'Barney the Brave Little Crab feels very sad.

'Unlike his friends, he doesn't believe he is good at anything.

'However, one day Barney goes on an adventure with his friends and discovers something he never thought possible.' (Publication summary)

'This is a story of adventure and human relationships in modern multicultural Australia. The setting moves swiftly from Western Queensland to the Atherton Tablelands and Cairns, to Canberra, Afghanistan and back to Darwin.

'We follow the fortunes of Sunny and Rajan, the Dragon Lady and the orphaned Ali, as their destinies intertwine, from the 1950's to 2008. In the face of hardship and loss, they must prove their resilience and maintain their belief in the protective power of undying love.' (Publication summary)

'In the middle of the night, Tommy is awakened by a bright light shining through his bedroom window. He quickly disappears under his doona. When he finally peeks out, the light has dimmed and a golden star shaped light is sitting on his window sill. In a quiet voice, the star speaks to Tommy and asks if he believes in wishes.

'Tommy nods his head, wondering how this star knew his wish. The star said we listen to all the children's wishes every night as they go to sleep. It is your turn for the magic to begin. Tommy was suddenly transported out of his bedroom and on his magical journey, taking him far away, to meet someone special who could fulfil his wish.' (Publication summary)