Voyage to the Land of Blue Mists

Nobody ever suspected that a secret lay hidden in the picture that Zivilia had inherited from her mother. That it had been painted in the land of Blue Mists, a strange hermit kingdom that lay on the other side of the world, had been long forgotten. Besides, Zivilia knew nothing of the country’s blood-splattered history, or the disruption caused by the League of Ausburg and their traders in the brief period when they were there many years ago.Thus learning her painting held clues as to where to find a lost relict came as a total surprise to her. People in the know seemed to think that it was buried somewhere in that mysterious island archipelago. There was astonishment that her religious order should decide to commission her to locate and then retrieve it. The task could have easily be given to another deemed to be more suitable.How then was she to travel there with her flying fox animal companion Fluffy? Had one of the Divines known that she would need one day to make the voyage there? The answer surely must be ‘Yes.’ Why else would she have made friends with the crew of the small trading ship ‘The Dark Sun’ years ago?Like many things the long journey to solve the mystery and recover the relict wasn’t that straight forward. But then life never is! Is it?

Umbadinga

When an end-of-term field trip goes horribly wrong and not all the students return, the teacher loses the plot. One student hatches a plan and together with the school bus driver, they attempt their own rescue mission.

The lost children enter a new world through a subterranean portal and things take a twist when the group get split up.

Umbadinga is full of mystery and intrigue. Their pursuit for self-preservation leads them into encounters with weird and wonderful creatures, but not all of them are friendly.

Become part of the adventure in Umbadinga, be a fly on the wall during the battle and mind-boggling escapes. But the big problem is, can they get back home again? That’s for you to find out!

The Life and Times of Cornelius Corpuscle

The Life and Times of Cornelius Corpuscle takes you on a journey through the bustling arteries of the human body, home to a staggering 20 to 30 trillion red blood cells. Among these crimson travellers, diligently delivering life-sustaining oxygen, is our microscopic hero, Cornelius. Unexpectedly, Cornelius finds himself at the epicentre of an existential battle to preserve the very life of the host body he faithfully serves.

Sinister forces, unseen yet potent, lurk within the body’s circulation, poised to strike at a moment’s notice. Plans are concocted to combat these malignant elements, yet they carry devastating implications. Cornelius grapples with the timeless dilemma: Can the ends truly justify the means? Embark on a thrilling journey through this dynamic, cellular landscape as Cornelius navigates the twists and turns of survival.

The Friendly Giant Called Zak and His Friend Rory the Misnamed Monster

A giant of the oceans (Zak) and a so-called monster (Rory) meet and become friends. They agree to travel the world’s oceans and seas together. During their travels, they meet many creatures that are friends of Zak and who become friends with Rory as well. There are, however, some creatures that wish to attack Rory when Zak is not around. And so, the adventures begin.

The Excalibur File

By the year 2024 world debt has skyrocketed to over $300 Trillion, and with the US dollar in free fall a desperate G20 votes a return to the gold standard.

The gold price skyrockets overnight, fortunate for Australia which has plenty of gold in the ground – hugely boosted by the discovery of the legendary Lasseter’s Reef.

But there is a problem.

Now boasting the world’s largest navy and a modern air force, China has been expanding its military bases south and resolves to use them in a ‘military solution’ in its quest for gold and territory.

Fortunately, US intelligence has penetrated the PLA State Security Centre and supplies ASIO with China’s complete invasion plan of PNG and northern Australia.

Aware that under the ANZUS treaty an isolationist America will supply weapons and technology but no ‘boots on the ground,’ Australia has five years to shore up its defences and find a way to stop the juggernaut.

They may have found it in a most unlikely place.

A weapon that becomes known as Excalibur.

The Emerald Treasure Chamber

Julia and her friends win a trip to Egypt, little suspecting the dangerous trap into which they are flying. Is it a coincidence that their tour guide, Nenet, bears an uncanny resemblance to Livedia? As they are escorted around ancient sites, Julia’s concern about her own sanity and the safety of her friends grows – especially when Nenet’s assistant, ‘Professor’ Menod, performs weird, alarming tricks. But it is Nenet who shocks Julia the most. 

When she exerts her considerable power over Sean, Julia has to learn great resilience as she takes over his role as leader. Will she be able to stand up to this dangerous woman again without Sean, but with help from a surprising ally? 

This book, the thrilling conclusion to an exciting trilogy, will captivate readers wanting to find out the fate of the characters in The Golden Highway and The Diamond Pathway.

 It can also stand alone as a page-turning and thought-provoking adventure.

Spy Within

Samantha and Emma’s late afternoon shopping trip was interrupted by a sudden attack to their town by an unknown enemy. The instinct to reconnect the broken family amid chaos and fear led them back home. Just when you think they are safe something else happens. The unexpected happens. We follow this family through much destruction and loss. We see the young people grow stronger, adults in the making. We see a broken marriage begin to heal in the brokenness. However, there’s a spy within and even the spy doesn’t realize who they are and what they are meant to do. Enjoy this tantalizing story as we go through the ups and downs, literally, when their world goes upside down. Or, dare I say, upside up?

Sailing Everest

In the world of adventure, one achievement stands out as the ultimate physical and emotional challenge: sailing non-stop alone around the world. This is the saga of two teenage girls who seek to do this, rounding Cape Horn, Sailing Everest, then challenging the mighty Southern Ocean.

One succeeds and one fails, but a more important event takes place while they are on their journeys. Initially rivals and strangers, they become friends over the radio and in a most exciting climax, one comes out to save the other from death by drowning in a storm-ravaged Indian Ocean. This is a saga of friendship and faith in the most unusual of circumstances.

Set not only on both girls' yachts but also including the sponsors, support teams, media and the politicians who are involved, this is a saga of great adventure and great friendship.

Little Gibraltar Street

Escape into the gripping tale of Saffi, a young, privileged, and restless girl yearning for a life of adventure. In the backdrop of 1929, on a fateful Christmas morning, she coerces her friend and family employee, Lottie, into embarking on an impulsive journey from Melbourne to Perth. Little do they know, the uncharted path that lies before them spans over two thousand miles of rugged dirt roads.

Ill-equipped for the arduous journey, Saffi and Lottie’s fate takes an unexpected turn when they encounter Raana, a resourceful and destitute Afghan girl whose indispensable guidance propels them beyond Adelaide. Their group reaches its full complement when they chance upon Sam, a wounded young man scarred by a harsh upbringing and distorted views on relationships.

Venturing into the unforgiving wilderness west of Port Augusta, they confront a land ravaged by drought and the looming shadow of the Great Depression. In the face of scorching heat, swirling dust storms, shifting sands, poverty, and the ugly face of racial intolerance, their disparities become glaringly apparent.

Despite the hardships, Saffi cherishes every moment of their odyssey, as the splendor and solitude of the bush, shared trials, and a fight for survival forge an unbreakable bond among the travelers. As they navigate the untamed terrain, the beauty of their journey lies not just in the breathtaking landscapes, but in the transformation of their own spirits.

Infiniti

Like many other books, this book is about a journey. But unlike other books, the destination of the journey is the point where the parallel lines meet. The narrator is locked inside the book. The only way he can get out of it is by persuading one of the other characters in the book to finish off the writing process for him. But before he can do this, he has to make a journey.

On his travels, there are a number of waypoints where he must stop and collect materials which are pasted into the book. When the book is completed, he can leave the book by delivering it to the individual whom he will meet at the point where the parallel lines meet.

This journey, which is accomplished across his lifetime, takes him from the birth of Christ to the near future, with the author bending time by complex double time schemes, riddles and mathematical formulae. Every waypoint appears incredible at first, but we are in the world of weaving narrative into fiction but not fantasy. Every one of the waypoints is historical fact.

There is no trickery. The narrator does indeed take us to the point where the parallel lines meet. It had been staring at us in the face all along.

Frederick's Crises

Frederick a high achiever who, despite his success in business, struggles to achieve happiness. Through his friendship with a man whose life he saved and the birth of his son he is finally able to find contentment.

Flight to Freedom

The planning was complete, and the three girls started their once in a lifetime journey. It had taken a lot of planning, but not as much as was needed later. It all started off so well but left Deb in a filthy cell with nothing to do but count the cockroaches, which there were many, the fetid water she was given gave her stomach cramps.

Then Dad arrived… but how?

He grabbed her quickly and pulled her near the door to unlock the hand and ankle cuffs that secured her. She sighed so he did not need to check her pulse. He managed to lift her onto his shoulder, noticing how light she was – a bonus in a way – as he managed to move quickly across the road. He quickly retrieved his bow and disappeared into the bushes, managing to trip only twice and never enough to floor him. Can they get away for good?