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HAINES, Evan

Feb 27, 2024 | *Featured books, Adelaide, Australian, Fiction \ Novel, South Australia, Thriller Fiction

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ISBN 978-1-923156-34-0
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The Last Head Hunters

Derrick Marsh returns to his home city after disappearing while living with the last head-hunting tribes in New Guinea.

However, shortly after he returns home, a strange and terrifying masked assailant begins disrupting the city, a police investigation, and a mining company connected to New Guinea.

The media immediately jump on the story, dubbing the assailant the Hectorville Head Hunter.

Notions of good and evil quickly blur, as Derrick is tested to make the right choices and to find the truth about New Guinea. But is Derrick really seeking the truth or just revenge against those who left him for dead?

JAMES, David

Feb 9, 2024 | *Featured books, Australian, Fantasy Fiction, Fiction \ Novel

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ISBN 978-1-922957-53-5
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Born Without Wings

Hattie Newman is about to embark on the greatest adventure any normal young woman just graduated from university can start – moving out of home. However, with Hattie’s family home consisting o her human parents, an extra Angelic mother, and a fallen angel-turned-human third mother, and a literal host of celestial aunt and uncles, ‘normal’ is not a description often levelled at Hattie.

When, one-by-one, her angelic relatives start to disappear, Hattie finds herself thrust once again into the Great War between Heaven and Hell, only this time she doesn’t have the strength of her celestial family to help her.

And in trying to save them, the girl who was once called the ‘Wingless of Fear’ may finally discover just what fear really means.

Born Without Wings is the second novel in the the Wingless trilogy by David M. James and takes up Hattie’s story fifteen years after events in Wingless.

About the Author

David M. James is an avid writer and role-player, living in Canberra, Australia. With Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Education, David teaches computer games programming and physics to senior college students. When not in front of a class, David enjoys writing role-playing games and LARPs for gaming conventions, something he has been doing since 1986. David also helps run the Phenomenon Games Convention held in Canberra each year and has been an Aurealis Awards judge in the Science Fiction Short Story category.

In 2021 he self-published his first novel, Wingless, an urban fantasy about a group of Angels banished from heaven. His debut novel explored the concepts of free will, family and friendship and was a Book Excellence Awards Finalist for 2023.

COX, Adrian

Feb 9, 2024 | *Featured books, Australian, Fiction \ Novel, Paranormal Fiction, Science Fiction, Western Australia

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ISBN 978-1-923088-71-9
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The Cydarions

A group of dedicated warriors, called the Cydarions, fight for you and your way of life. Using their faith and the Calling to guide their way through a series of adventures to face off with the ultimate evil.

Lucifer’s offspring wreak havoc on interplanetary worlds causing chaos and mayhem. Their unsuspecting citizens fall prey to evil ways, bringing the downfall of society as they know it.

Our heroes step through a portal, from the safety of their hidden citadel on El’ Azar, into unknown places filled with mystery and danger. As they traverse these lands, they learn more about each other and their new surroundings, relying on their training and wits to stay alive.

Will they all survive?

This new breed of devil is getting smarter and the Cydarions are out manoeuvred, with disastrous consequences.

The whole dynamic of the group is affected and they need to adapt.

The mere survival of our worlds depends upon these unknown fighters for justice and peace.

They don’t ask for recognition or payment; they simply ask for faith.

Adrian Cox self-published author

About the Author

Adrian Cox is a British-Australian author who seeks adventure and enjoys learning about different cultures. He lives with an elderly cat and his partner. They both like long walks in the countryside, where inspiration can be found wherever he wanders. Being influenced by his surroundings and current affairs, Adrian is often seen writing down new ideas.

In his spare time, he can be found at his local bar expanding his creativity. He is also an avid Star Wars fan and collector. 

BRADING, Roger CS

Feb 8, 2024 | *Featured books, Australian, Biography, Christian, Memoir, Parenting & Family, Queensland

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ISBN 978-1-923156-78-4
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ISBN 978-1-923156-76-0
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Why Me

Dealing with grief

This book tells the true story of how the author used his Christian Faith to reassure and guide him through the time of his deepest grief following the premature death of his wife and mother of their six children.

This yellow Hibiscus represents Doris’ favourite colour. I picked a fresh flower each day, to put at her bedside in the vase shown in the picture. On one occasion, when wondering if there were flowers in Heaven, I looked up to see the sky filled with flowers. This must have been the answer!

ATKINSON, Alan

Jan 18, 2024 | *Featured books, Adelaide, Australian, History, South Australia

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ISBN 978-1-923156-54-8
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ISBN 978-1-923088-84-9
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The Trials of Billy Freeman

Of all the Australian states, South Australia has most loudly perpetuated the historic myth that it was convict-free. But although it was not a destination for transportees, convicts and ex-convicts arrived in their thousands and helped build the new province. One of those was Billy Freeman.

This is the true tale of a child convict who, after suffering the horrors of gaols and prison hulks, arrived alone in New South Wales aged just 13. Having laboured to gain his freedom, he then undertook an arduous cattle drive to South Australia with pioneer explorer Charles Sturt, and lived a hard farming life – confronting fire, economic depression and family tragedy – in the Adelaide Hills. All the while, Billy lived in the shadow of official discrimination, and he continued to have brushes with the law, even facing gaol again, with his wife Sarah, in middle age.

Based on official records, the notes of family members and published histories, Billy’s story is that of an unsung pioneer battler. It’s a tale of determination and toughness, from a brutal childhood to making a new life in an often harsh environment.

“The difficulties of many of the settlement years should not be forgotten. From start to finish, Billy Freeman’s story is an important contribution.”

Dennis Chesser
Freeman Relative

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Alan Atkinson author the Trails of Billy Freemen published by Green Hill Publishing
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About the Author

Alan Atkinson is a freelance author and editor based in Adelaide. A former journalist, he worked extensively in print media in Australia and overseas before joining the ABC. He won several awards for his investigative work and was named SA Journalist of the Year in 2004. He won a Walkley commendation and praise for Three Weeks in Bali, his eyewitness account of the 2002 Bali bombings. The Trials of Billy Freeman is his second book.

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Fleurieu Genealogy Society at 2.30 on Sat September 21, Uniting Church Hall, William Road, Christies Beach

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O’NEILL, Jeanne

Jan 11, 2024 | Australian, Children's Books, Queensland

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ISBN 978-1-923088-12-2
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My Grandmother’s House

My Grandmother’s House is the perfect gift for children seeking unforgettable moments with their beloved grandparents! Delight in the joyous experiences of spending quality time together, as the story beautifully captures the special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren. As active participants in the children’s upbringing, these wise and loving elders impart invaluable life lessons that shape a lifetime of happiness.

Through captivating storytelling and vibrant illustrations, My Grandmother’s House celebrates the endless love and warmth shared between generations, making it a must-read for every child eager to explore the wonders of family and the magic of grandparental love.

About the Author

Born to a family of 10 children, lived in country towns in Queensland.

My father made roads and my mother bore children, and collected every common to rare antiques.

Our large Queenslander was her shop where we grew up and around her collection!

Created @RT 7 Hills College of Art, Brisbane. Read books doing a B.A. @ Uni of Qld. Practiced teaching in the Darling Downs of Toowoomba.

Teaching now in public schools for over 30yrs, practicing artist, painter, drawing, illustrating, printmaking, ceramics, collage.