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Lara Morgan Lara Morgan i(A119898 works by) (birth name: Lara Brncic) (a.k.a. Lara Dodd)
Also writes as: Lara Martin
Born: Established: ca. 1971 Perth, Western Australia, ;
Gender: Female
Heritage: Croatian ; Bermudian
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1 y separately published work icon Redemption Lara Morgan , Sydney : Escape Publishing , 2016 10397614 2016 single work novel fantasy

'Romance, adventure, fantasy, and myth combine in the final book in Lara Morgan's enchanting Twins of Saranthium trilogy.

'Lost to the splitting, retrieved by the ring, sing with her bane and recast all things…

'Saranthium is enslaved by the power of The Four. The people’s only haven is with the Clans of the desert and their only hope lies with the twins. But Shaan is trapped in the Void and Tallis can no longer find the serpents.

'To save his sister Tallis must capture the Prophet’s Ring from the stronghold of the gods, but to do so requires laying his life at their feet.

'Meanwhile Shaan must embark on an odyssey of her own, through the strange ways of the Void, with only a bitter and defeated Azoth at her side. Tasked by the Guides with finding Ogia’s Shore, Shaan must fight to find her way, and if she fails, she will be trapped forever and Saranthium will fall for good.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Dark Star Lara Morgan , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2014 7464698 2014 single work novel young adult science fiction

'The thrilling third and final instalment in the Rosie Black Chronicles by talented WA author Lara Morgan.

'To protect Pip and fulfil her deal with Sulawayo, Rosie Black has joined Helios. But trouble is brewing within the ranks of the powerful organisation -- a rebellion is rising. Who is part of the rebellion? Who is trying to take full control of Helios? How does the mysterious Dark Star fit into these plans? The stakes are high for Rosie. The survival of Pip and the world as she knows it depends on her. Can Rosie find the truth and save those she loves before it is too late?' (Publication summary)

1 3 y separately published work icon Equinox Lara Morgan , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2011 Z1828366 2011 single work novel adventure science fiction young adult 'Rosie’s dad is locked away, Pip has abandoned her, and Riley isn’t telling her the full story. Bent on revenge, Rosie is still working in secret to try and take down the evil Helios group. But what sacrifices is she prepared to make to destroy Helios?' (From the publisher's website.)
1 It's All About the Story Lara Morgan , 2011 single work column
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , February vol. 55 no. 1 2011; (p. 2-3)
1 y separately published work icon Lara Morgan Lara Morgan , Western Australia : Lara Morgan , 2010 Z1789990 2010 website This website includes a biography, news and excerpts. It also includes a feed from the author's Twitter account @Lara_Morgan.
1 Betrayal by Lara Morgan Lara Morgan , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: The Specusphere , June no. 14 2010;

— Review of Betrayal Lara Morgan , 2010 single work novel
2 7 y separately published work icon Genesis Lara Morgan , Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2010 Z1736454 2010 single work novel adventure young adult science fiction 'Five hundred years into the future, the world is a different place. The Melt has sunk most of the coastal cities and Newperth is divided into the haves, the “Centrals”; the have-nots, the “Bankers”; and the fringe dwellers, the “Ferals”. Rosie Black is a Banker. When Rosie finds an unusual box, she has no idea of the grave consequences of her discovery. A mysterious organisation wants it – and they’ll kill to get it. Forced to rely on two strangers, Rosie is on the run. But who can she trust? Pip, the too attractive Feral, or the secretive man he calls boss? From Earth to Mars, Rosie must learn the secrets of the box. Before it’s too late.' Source: www.walkerbooks.com.au/ (Sighted 28/10/2010).
1 3 y separately published work icon Rosie Black Chronicles Lara Morgan , 2010 Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2010-2014 Z1736451 2010 series - author novel adventure science fiction young adult

'Five hundred years into the future, the world is a different place. The Melt has sunk most of the coastal cities and Newperth is divided into the haves, the “Centrals”; the have-nots, the “Bankers”; and the fringe dwellers, the “Ferals”.'

Source: Publisher's blurb (Genesis).

2 1 y separately published work icon Betrayal Lara Morgan , Sydney : Tor , 2010 Z1672179 2010 single work novel fantasy 'Twins Shaan and Tallis have managed to escape from Azoth, but the lands of Saranthium are still under threat from the fallen god. He has enslaved the people of the Wild Lands and built an army led by hybrid human-serpent warriors he has created with the Birthstone.
Meanwhile, the city of Salmut is in turmoil, as the Council of Nine is determined to wage war on the Free Lands, ignoring the menace posed by Azoth. Shaan and Tallis must try to convince the people to unite against him, but each faces a battle of their own – Tallis to control the mighty power within him, and Shaan to resist the pull of Azoth, who reaches out to her in her dreams.
But there is an even greater peril. The Four Lost Gods have awoken and seek to recover the Birthstone and exert their terrible control over the people of Saranthium once more. Challenged from all sides, Shaan and Tallis fight against the odds, but victory may only be possible through a devastating act of betrayal...' -- From the Publisher's website.
2 2 y separately published work icon Awakening Lara Morgan , Sydney : Tor , 2008 Z1547871 2008 single work novel fantasy

'In the lands of Saranthium, the pact between human and serpent is failing. Rogue serpents are attacking villages, and in the city of Salmut rumours claim that the banished god, Azoth, has returned to resurrect his empire of slavery. An orphan at five, a thief and a survivor, Shaan lives in a whorehouse and works in the serpent yards of Salmut. She dreams of joining the Riders, the elite warriors who patrol the skies from the backs of the serpents. But Shaan's dreams are haunted by visions of a burning city and a voice that whispers in an ancient tongue. Meanwhile, in the harsh desert of the Clans, Tallis has grown up under the burden of his difference. When he faces being made an outcast, his mother reveals the truth of his birth. It is a secret that propels him away from all he has known and onto a journey to understand the unnatural power locked within him. Drawn together, Shaan and Tallis are ensnared in the resurrection of an ancient conflict. But on whose side? That of the serpents or the people?' (Source: Libraries Australia)

1 y separately published work icon The Twins of Saranthium Lara Morgan , 2008 2008-2016 Z1547869 2008 series - author novel fantasy
1 Caramel Kisses Lara Martin , 2005 single work short story
— Appears in: Girls' Night In 4 2005; (p. 395-408)
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