AustLit

'Surrounded by limitless possibilities, her biggest fear is not being able to find her true place in the world.

'Never usually driven by emotions, her world is turned upside down when she meets Evan.

'Evan is instantly her soulmate connection, and he feels the same way about her.

'Awakening in each other new emotions and feelings that neither had known, a deep sensuality between them is uncovered that binds their hearts with passion and conviction to their love.

'When Evan is deployed to Afghanistan to fight a war he does not understand, Tanya must wait at home, feeling helpless to the cruel events beyond her control.

'Alone she must find the strength and resilience to survive and trust Evan will return home to her soon.' (Publication summary)

'Tyrannical communist rule based on state terror begins as the repressive regime launches a campaign of international espionage.

'Working against all odds, British lieutenant Ben Fletcher goes undercover to level the score and gain vital nuclear intelligence for the West. Pursuing the same goal, ruthless Stalinist authorities are prepared to pull out all the stops to wreck his mission.

'Decades later, Detective-Sergeant Lillian Boyd faces high stakes. A tragically unsolved roadside hit-and-run death spirals into an urgent quest to expose an insidious nest of foreign spies, orchestrated by an ambitious spymaster. Their aim: an audacious coup against an unsuspecting prime minister.

'The past may just hold the answers Lillian needs to thwart a conspiracy that threatens to change the balance of political power forever.' (Publication summary)

'BILLIE IS A SCARED LITTLE BILBY
WHO LIVES IN THE AUSSIE OUTBACK, 

'home to hair-raising hungry crocs, scary swooping magpies and eerie eagles with sharp beaks. With the help of her best friends, Echidna and Roo, Billie tries something new to overcome her fear. Follow Billie the Bilby on her great adventure as she learns what it means to be brave!' (Publication summary)

'Religious right Prime Minister, Julian Pope, knows too little, is a clear bad boy and has caused untold grief by outlawing abortion.

'When their lives cross with hilarious catastrophe, Genevieve’s secrets unravel as she exacts a gender-bending revenge to reclaim the lives of women everywhere.

'This tragi-comedy’s off kilter world echoes with #MeToo woman power, queer medicine, and the lengths women will go to ensure their reproductive rights.' (Publication summary) 

'After relocating from New York to Adelaide, Sydney is just starting to settle into her new role as the manager of the Medina Grand Hotel.

'Life in Adelaide is quieter, less chaotic than her previous life in New York, and Sydney enjoys it that way.

'That is until Sydney inadvertently discovers that the Medina Grand holds mysteries to be uncovered.

'Transported into a world of secrets, portals and strange occurrences, Sydney meets an arresting team of explorers in the throes of a mission to find a code, seemingly lost to time.

'Answers lie deep within ancient catacombs and long family histories and Sydney must be the first to find them, or she may be trapped forever in the mazes she explores.' (Publication summary)

'Abandoned by his father after a tragedy, Ben retreats into the mountains that surround the Victorian High Country.

'He spends his days exploring, combing over ridges and valleys, submitting himself to serenity and seclusion. He is called upon to aid in search and rescues and builds a fondness for Claire who returns to her hometown to cleanse her demons.

'When Claire goes missing, Ben's knowledge of the mountains compels him to join the fray in search of her, forcing him out of isolation and onto a path he has not yet explored.

'Forgiveness, community and friendship: these are the lessons before Ben, yet he’ll need to explore more than the mountains to learn and understand them.' (Publication summary)

'Mike and Maria embark on a furious race across Europe to rediscover the lost statue of a golden eagle, stolen by a conquistador five hundred years ago.

'In hot pursuit is a fanatical former SS officer and his team of vicious neo-Nazis, hell-bent on beating everyone to the fabled golden eagle.

'From the jungles of Columbia to the war-torn streets of Spain and from the German-occupied terror of Paris into the mountains of Switzerland, this lost icon, worth millions, brings disaster to all who possess it.

'For Mike and Maria, fate will need to be on their side if they are to succeed in their quest…' (Publication summary)

'In a world where everyone else is somebody, Cooper wants a simple life.

'To be unremarkable, underachieving and, most importantly, undisturbed.

'Yet, for some reason, the world is resolved to not let him.

'Forced to run a rat race that he never wanted to have any part in, McMurphy struggles to see the point in living.

'That is, until he learns of the game.

'Leaping at the chance to break his chains, Cooper plunges deep down into the grimy underbelly of the city and filth that lies below its streets.

'A world where the only thing that separates the living from the dead is GRIT...' (Publication summary)

'Determined to go on a student exchange to Europe and kickstart her career as a champion skier, Dolly must try to get her demons under control.

'Her unexplained nightmares threaten her confidence, and she is confronted by a dangerous gang of snowboarders, as well as an armed bank robber, and the graceful skills of a skiing rival.

'Dolly always drew upon her intellect, and her physical prowess, combined with a strong sense of right and wrong to solve a wide range of life’s problems.

'But when trouble comes seeking her, she hopes these attributes will be enough to stave off her challenges...' (Publication summary)

'Commonly believed to have been murdered with her brothers, Princess Crystal is forced to accompany her fiancé, King Sebastian, on a royal tour to gather support for his leadership.

'Unrest grows around the king’s upcoming inauguration to the throne, and an opportunity for a coup arises, further threatening the stability of the kingdom.

'As secrets from the past reveal themselves, Crystal’s claim to the throne is stronger than ever, but only if she can rise up and assert it.

'Threats abound, and Crystal is in danger of losing those she loves most…' (Publication summary)

'On the trail of his missing sister, Seb Straeker – a battle-hardened US Army Ranger gone AWOL – tracks Angel’s last known location to a remote northern town on an almost forgotten coast.

'Jaz Freeman – an undercover FBI agent – is drawn to the town when trying to uncover a series of cold case murders.

'For Jaz and Seb, the secrets of the town become a deadly game neither expected. Racing the clock with lives in the balance, both must find the strength to face their fears, to confront the unspeakable, and ultimately to survive… ' (Publication summary)

'Now moving forward, Kate has started rebuilding her life in Seattle, even going so far as to kindle a new romantic relationship. But the shadows of the past are waking.

'The remnants of the decades long civil war that tore her family apart are stirring and they have Kate in their sights.

'When the ones closest to her are targeted also, Kate may be unable to save those she loves from the Fae that seem determined to claim victory.

'What lengths will she go to prevent any more deaths being laid on her conscience?' (Publication summary)

'Detective Inspector Greg Bowker must travel to the town of his childhood to investigate the murder of an elderly man, one who happens to be Greg’s old school teacher.

'His visit reignites boyhood memories of he and his younger brother discovering a blood-covered body on the slopes of a stony, scrubby hill known to those in the area as the Granite.

'As the investigation evolves, Bowker and his partner become convinced that the old teacher’s demise is somehow linked to the death of the man on the Granite almost four decades prior.

'But are their instincts correct?' (Publication summary)

'IN THE COLD, AUTOCRATIC CAPITAL OF IMPERIALIST RUSSIA, TWO YOUNG ROYALS GROW UP IN A CITY OF ARISTOCRATS, REACTIONARIES, AND INDUSTRIALISTS…

'The elder, destined to be emperor, embraces the situation, while the younger, destined to be sidelined, sees change or death as the country’s concerning options.

'Growing up in the shadow of his elder brother Nicholas, preparing for the horrifying reality of holding the throne in a world that may never allow him to, George Romanov spends his time cultivating ideas, forging connections, and idolising the preeminent thinkers of his era.

'Weeping Willow follows the young idealist as he navigates the changing times of history when the nineteenth century comes to an end with a great upheaval...' (Publication summary)

'These whispered words ring true for the beautiful competition shooter, Darlene Adams, as she drives westwards along the plateau of the almost treeless Nullarbor Plains.

'When news reaches Darlene that her favourite niece, Cassie, has been mysteriously reunited with the South Australian Police, she finds herself introduced to dark secrets and a special need for Darlene’s expertise to help locate two missing young women.

'Promising to be reunited with Cassie in time for Christmas no matter the cost, Darlene must keep her own telescopic sight close and her pistols closer to assure her promises.' (Publication summary)

'Hannah feels like a red-hot mess.

'At forty, Hannah lives alone, depends far too much on booze and prescription painkillers, and has her mother breathing down her neck about ‘finding the perfect son-in-law’. Her love for Hollywood happy endings is her only source of comfort in the chaos of reality.

'That is until serendipity brings beautiful, mysterious, and seemingly perfect Katie into her life.

'A fast friendship forms over drunken escapades, weekends away and shared demons. Despite her new lease on life, Katie’s friendship forces Hannah to confront all that she knows – about herself, her past and her world.

'Hollywood happy endings may not be all they seem…' (Publication summary)

'Initially unknown to the brothers, the Cabinet has another function: transporting people back in time.

'When a customer is accidentally sent back to 1876, the brothers cover up the incident and hide the Cabinet away from prying eyes, determined to disguise the marvels of the machine.

'In 2117, Detective David Thomas, a relative of the Thomas brothers, and his partner Jen follow a lead during a burglary investigation to the warehouse where the Cabinet is stored.

'After a tussle with burglars, who escape into the Cabinet in a bid to change history, David follows the fugitives, finding himself stranded in first century Galilee.

'Who can rescue David, hunt down the criminals, and prevent a paradox from erasing the Thomas family from the annals of history…?' (Publication summary)

'A child's excitement for their first day at day care is quickly replaced with apprehension when they learn that Mummy can't stay with them and play!

'With new friends and exciting possibilities, maybe day care can still be fun.' (Publication summary)

'At the edge of a forest, in the shadow of a mountain, a sentient tree grows.

'As Sap thrives, she observes her new world – the beauty and the destruction. Formed from her trunk, powerful tools are milled and wielded by humans.

'Sally Pringle picks up a violin, made from the dark wood of Sap, and a string of mystical manipulations occur.

'Rebecca Pringle and her true love, Simon, are guided by a wooden figure, carved from Sap’s own branches, in their dream of joining Medicines Sans Frontiers.

'Susan Daily, a friend to the Pringles, documents their stories at Sap’s desk, with Sap’s pencil, on Sap’s paper.

'As the threads of their lives intertwine, Sap leads them, and humanity at large, towards salvation and away from self-destruction.' (Publication summary)

'At twelve years of age, Eric Donahue saw the monster who stole the children but spent his life being disregarded.

'Forty years later, Eric is drawn back to the beach and the mysterious tragedy of that day.

'Following the signs that only he sees, the beach beckons him to solve the mystery of the disappearance.

'But when Eric stumbles into the decades-long web from his past, he discovers that he must gain the help from those around him to face the monster who stole the children once and for all...' (Publication summary)