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REEKS, Kerri

Jun 30, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Adelaide, Australian, Fiction \ Novel, Military, South Australia, War Fiction

cage of war by kerri reeks
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Cage of War

Can they escape the horrors of war, or will they consume them forever?

Captured by Viet Cong in late 1960s during the Vietnam War, Australian soldier James ‘Ned’ Kelly is imprisoned in a bamboo cage in the Mekong River, with fellow captive Brady. They’re eventually ‘rescued’ by a Special CIA Covert team.

They soon discover the rescue is part of an elaborate, corrupt and clandestine war tourism operation – ‘Tiger Hunts’, where wealthy Japanese businessmen pay to hunt & kill real VC soldiers. Kelly & Brady reluctantly join the ‘Tiger Hunts’, ultimately uncovering dark & suspenseful secrets, including war crimes, political assassinations, & drug trafficking tied to the covert teams. A catastrophic ‘Tiger Hunt’ leaves Kelly, Brady, & one Japanese ‘Tiger’ as the only survivors; they’re rescued & taken to a US Hospital ship to recover.

Years later, back to Australia, Kelly is settled on a small farm in the Adelaide Hills. A deadly chain of events is sparked, targeting Kelly, his veteran friends & loved ones. The fallout threatens to also expose the surviving ‘Tiger’, now a prominent Japanese politician, & the rogue CIA operations behind the ‘Tiger Hunts’.

To stop the violence escalating, Kelly teams up with old colleagues to expose the truth, bringing the dark past to light via exposure in the international media.

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KERRI REEKS was born in Adelaide in 1953 and spent his formative years in Broken Hill, Cockburn, and later Mount Gambier. At 18, he enlisted in the Royal Australian Army, qualifying as a Sapper in the Corps of Engineers. He trained in combat engineering, earthmoving construction, minefield clearance, and demolition-though he did not serve in Vietnam. After his military service, Kerri forged a diverse career. He became a multi-award-winning landscape gardener and later owned and operated both a restaurant and a hotel. For over 30 years, he has worked as a consultant in the oil and gas industry, travelling to more than 60 countries. During this time, he completed a Graduate Diploma and a Graduate Certificate in International Disaster Management. Drawing on his global experiences and the many cultural intersections he encountered along the way, Kerri researched and wrote Cage of War, a novel inspired by the Vietnam War. He now lives in the Adelaide Hills on a small acreage with his partner and their dog, Beau. When not consulting in the energy sector or working on his next novel, he enjoys landscaping and tending to his property.

RANKINE, Warren

Jun 30, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Adelaide, Australian, Autobiography, Biography, Memoir, South Australia

Fifteen Feet Tall by Warren Rankine
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ISBN 978-1-923443-66-2
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Fifteen Feet Tall

From abandonment to belonging, an incredible life story of survival, identity and hope

Abandoned into an orphanage in the middle of the night, a two-year-old boy became File #61249600—the official identity of a child marked by institutionalisation, extreme displacement, rejection, challenge, failure, resilience, persistence, and, ultimately, self-realisation.

Set against the backdrop and soundtrack of suburban South Australia, this is a story filled with colourful characters, misadventure, heartbreak, and tragedy—culminating in the remarkable success of a man who refused to give up on himself when so many others had.

Fast-paced and deeply engaging, with rare insight drawn from his own state department file, Warren Rankine shares his life’s journey with vulnerability, humour, and raw, unflinching reflection.

Others may have put him on a path. Ultimately, he forged his own.

FRATINI, J.D

Jun 5, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Fantasy Fiction, Fiction \ Novel

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Arcane Union

Vol.2

Two worlds have collided. Magic has returned. And nothing makes sense anymore.

As ancient enchantments fail and chaos grips the land, legendary sorcerer Thia Hieran searches for answers — and redemption — in the ruins of her homeland. On the other side of the fractured world, Rick Capolavoro, a reluctant hero buried behind screens and bureaucracy, begins to suspect that fantasy holds more truth than fiction.

Meanwhile, a black market stirs with enchanted gold from another world… and in the nation of Gracedon, an undead army marches under a lich no one knows how to fight. The collision was only the beginning.

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Arcane Union

Vol. 1

In a universe where magic and technology exist in isolation, a catastrophic collision changes everything. Niaxaria, a war-ravaged realm of fantasy, faces collapse. With gold-vital for channeling Magic Essence-nearly depleted, desperation festers. On the other side of reality, Terra thrives with science, technology, and a wealth of gold-but knows nothing of magic, or the worlds beyond its own.

A radical faction in Niaxaria, led by the elusive Psyoctalith named Ebogen, seeks to upend the ruling council by raiding Terra for its gold. Their plan spirals out of control when a powerful spell merges the two worlds, triggering global destruction and an apocalyptic tsunami that reshapes continents.

Rick Capolavoro, a disillusioned soldier haunted by a past deployment, is thrust into a waking nightmare-one where fantasy becomes real and survival means facing otherworldly threats. Meanwhile, Thia Hieran, the last surviving hero of a once-revered adventuring party, must emerge from self-imposed isolation to stop Niaxaria from tearing itself-and now Terra-apart.

Dragons, magic, and modern warfare clash as two worlds reel from the fallout. While gold-hungry invaders rampage across Terra, space station crews watch helplessly from orbit, and nuclear retaliation looms.

As unlikely alliances form and old wounds resurface, Rick and Thia must rise to meet the crisis-or risk both realms falling to ruin.

JD Fratini

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Julian was born, raised, and lives in Adelaide, South Australia. He grew up playing video games from the Sega Mega Drive era, and fondly remembers attending LAN parties with friends during the days when one of the fastest internet connections in Australia was the “glorious” 256K ADSL.

His favourite movie series since childhood has always been Alien, but in high school he discovered a love for Japanese anime. This obsession continued into his university years, where he wrote and posted Naruto fanfiction in his spare time. Julian’s passion for advanced board games and tabletop RPGs (particularly Dungeons & Dragons) grew as he began his career in IT.

This series is his personal love letter to the hobbies that have shaped him, and he hopes to share the same fun and enjoyment with his readers that he found in writing it.

GALLI, Marco

Jun 4, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Fiction \ Novel, Melbourne, Music, Mystery Fiction, Thriller Fiction

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The Accordionist

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Melbourne 1956

Private Investigator Mike January, broke and down on his luck, accepts an assignment to reunite a wealthy broadcaster with his wayward daughter. But things take a turn when January becomes involved in the defection of a Soviet diplomat.

After a series of suspicious murders, January becomes the prime suspect and must solve the case before he too becomes a victim or hangs for the crime. Along the way, he falls for a beautiful young accordion player who takes more than his breath away.

Intrigue, murder, betrayal and Soviet spies all set to the melody of a sweet-sounding accordion.

POLLEY, Scott

May 30, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Earth \ Nature, Education Studies & Teaching, South Australia, Textbooks \ Workbooks \ Guides

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Outdoor And Environmental Education Foundations

Outdoor Environmental Education Foundations is written by experienced teachers and lecturers in Outdoor Education and Outdoor Leadership. This text provides a key foundation for students studying year 11 and/or 12 Outdoor Education, vocational Outdoor Leadership or tertiary Outdoor and Environmental Education and Outdoor Education teaching.

This text can be used by students as a resource to aid their assignments and understanding of Outdoor Environmental Education. Teachers now have a foundation text book to refer students to that is localised, relevant and includes up to date and relevant information to the Australian context.

Key topics include Aboriginal perspectives, environmental pressures, relationships with nature, planning for outdoor journeys, navigation, outdoor activities in the Australian context, risk, responding to emergencies, outdoor leadership and integrating the outdoors in our daily lives.

The text is written in plain language and provides the perfect springboard for students to conduct deeper analysis and thinking about their relationship with themselves, others and the natural world.

About The Authors

Dr Scott Polley has been fortunate to teach Outdoor Education full time since 1996 and casually since 1994 at University of South Australia and from 2026 Adelaide University. He has been a member of OEASA since 1989 when he joined as a student member. Any personal achievements pale against the rewards of seeing students learn, grow, develop, become his colleagues and teachers.

 

Dan Anderson is a tutor in the Education Futures Unit at the University of South Australia. He teaches into a range of Education subjects both practical and theoretical ranging from Outdoor Education to Health Sciences. He is also studying a Master of Research at the University of South Australia exploring how the affective domain acts and is experienced within Outdoor Education contexts. He is passionate about seeing young people connect with and care for the environment.

 

Wayne Enright is Coordinator of Training and Development at Operation Flinders Foundation. He has extensive experience in facilitating learning, developmental and leadership program. His background stretches from corporate leadership programs to adolescents experiencing challenges. He has extensive outdoor activity leadership including guiding the Kokoda Track and holds qualifications in bushwalking and kayaking, and has extensive experience leading a range of other activities. Wayne is author of ‘The Spirit of Adventure Calls – A Compass for Life, Learning & Leadership’ that both celebrates the life of friend and mountaineer Mark Auricht and provides a framework for personal and professional success.

 

Nicholas Glover is a lecturer with over 15 years’ experience in Outdoor Education at the University of South Australia, where he also contributes to the Human Movement program. He takes great enjoyment in sharing time in the outdoors with students, particularly on journeys through the Flinders Ranges or paddling the Coorong. His professional background includes roles in adventure therapy, corporate training, and school-based Outdoor Education, as well as training and assessing with Bushwalking Leadership SA and Paddle Australia. He is also a SAREA rock-climbing guide, and enthusiastic cyclist. He holds degrees in Human Movement and Health Science (Honours) from UniSA, and his research interests include Green Exercise and the physical and mental health benefits of spending time in nature.

 

Chris Hodgson is retired Outdoor Education, Physical Education and Geography Teacher at Kings Baptist. He is a passionate educator with over 35 years of experience in Outdoor Education and a deep commitment to future educators. His extensive background as an Outdoor Education Teacher, coupled with expertise in adventure activities such as kayaking, bushwalking, and rock climbing, and a Masters in Counselling, provide him with a rich foundation to teach and counsel young people in both an outdoor and counselling setting.

 

Cale Jeynes is a teacher of outdoor education at Craigmore High School. Cale Jeynes designed and now leads the Outdoor Education program at Craigmore High School and within Tailored Learning. He is an advocate for experiential learning, passionate about nature and adventure, and is dedicated to providing equitable opportunity for young people to develop their environmental understanding and have positive outdoor experiences. He has worked with Paddle SA and Operation Flinders, and has an enthusiastic approach to teaching and leading outdoor programs.

Camron Lane is an essential Outdoor Education teacher at St Michael’s College, Paddle Australia Instructor, and Bushwalking Leadership Assessor with 20 years of experience in the field. Camron is currently a SACE moderator for Outdoor Education and is passionate about providing opportunities for all people to experience and learn from natural environments through recreation. A strong advocate for experiential learning, which enables students to flourish in various situations.

 

Dave Rawson has been training people in outdoor activities for over 40 years. His professional career started as a Windsurfing Business Owner and Aquatics Instructor. In 2002 he qualified as a Bushwalking Leader and advanced to become the Principal Trainer and Executive Officer for Bushwalking Leadership South Australia. His experiences include trekking in Nepal, New Zealand, Canada and Europe. He has led groups on Kokoda Trail and extensively in South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania. His passion is training people to safely engage in outdoor activities.

 

Andrew Stace has been teaching Outdoor Education in South Australia for over 15 years. During this time, he has been a member of the OEASA Committee and a moderator of the Stage 2 Outdoor Education Course. Andrew has also been involved in developing programs at both Prince Alfred College and Saint Ignatius’ College in recent years. His passion for the outdoors was developed while growing up in the country where time outside on the water or hiking was the norm. Professionally, Andrew has led trips in Australia and in the Himalaya’s and is always looking for the next adventure. Working in pastoral and wellbeing leadership in schools over a number of years has allowed Andrew to combine his passion for student wellbeing and the benefit of time in the outdoors.

 

Nick Sward has been involved leading, teaching and facilitating Outdoor Education experiences in Australia, Europe and the UK for over 25 years. Nick has previously been an OEASA committee member and currently a SACE marker for Outdoor Education. Nick is passionate about providing opportunities for students to learn through real life interactions with their environments, whether that be land based or aquatic.

 

Ben Trewren is the Safety & Quality Manager at Operation Flinders along with his own Adventure-Learning consulting business, The Experiences Project. Ben also delivers Mountain Bike Instructor training for AusCycling and Wilderness First Aid for Survive First Aid. He was the 2018 Terry Lavender Churchill Fellowship Recipient. Ben’s passion is harnessing adventure-based opportunities as practical, hands-on and holistic learning experiences that develops people’s social, emotional, physical and practical capabilities. Ben is a Mountain Bike, Bushwalking and Paddling Instructor, Leave No Trace Trainer, has extensive outdoor leadership experience across Education, Not-for-Profit, Tourism, and Faith sectors and has designed, coordinated and lead
adventure-based programs locally, nationally and abroad. Ben is a past member of the Minister for Environment’s Parks and Wilderness Council, and past Deputy Chair of Outdoor Educator’s Association SA. Ben is also a volunteer with SA Ambulance and the Country Fire Service.

HART, Kimberley

May 29, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Poetry, Poetry by Women

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Thank You For My Life

When everything is gelid and dark, be in the present, follow the faint sounds in the distance of joy like laughter. Lean into the stillness. For there you shall find peace. For there you shall be grateful. Thank You For My Life.

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About the Author

 

I have an immense passion and desire for life, and am an avid reader who lives by the beach. In a world where books are life, I enjoy submerging myself into wonder and adventure. I enjoy writing poetry, prose, quotes and genres of fantasy or anything that inspires the soul. Thank you for supporting me through my book journey.