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SHAHMIRI, Shahla

Jun 26, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Fiction \ Novel

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ISBN 978-1-923589-45-2
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Screaming Silence

 

In the quiet of suffering, a hidden scream waits to be heard

What happens when silence becomes the only way to survive?

Inspired by true stories, Screaming Silence is a powerful and deeply moving novel that explores the lives of individuals trapped by injustice, abuse, cultural expectations, and personal loss. Through heartbreak, betrayal, and unimaginable hardship, they struggle to find hope in a world that often ignores their pain.

As their journeys unfold, they discover that even in the darkest moments, courage can be found, wounds can heal, and a single voice can inspire change. Bound by resilience and the desire for freedom, they challenge the barriers that seek to define them and fight to reclaim their dignity and self-worth.

A story of survival, human rights, strength, and hope, Screaming Silence is a tribute to those whose voices have been silenced and a reminder that the human spirit can endure even the greatest adversity.

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SHAHLA IS A MOTHER, a survivor, and a storyteller whose voice carries the echoes of countless others silenced by fear, culture, and circumstance. Through Screaming Silence, she breaks down barriers of belief, culture, and borders, weaving together stories of courage, resilience, and the fierce will to survive.

Forced to leave her homeland, Shahla’s journey spans continents, ultimately leading her to settle in Melbourne, Australia. For her, words have always been more than letters on a page-they have been her sanctuary and her salvation. Each story she tells is a mirror of her own soul, a bridge to the shared pain and strength that bind us all.

She believes that within every silenced scream lies a voice yearning to be heard-and that by sharing these voices, we uncover our common humanity.

LAMPARD, Kerry

Jun 3, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Fiction \ Novel, Memoir, Military, Short Story Collection

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ISBN 978-1-923386-94-5
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Tip Of The Spear

 

A Memoir

Currently residing in Adelaide with his wife, Kerry has been interested in all things military since his teenage years. At 17, he joined the Citizen Military Force and after a short time enlisted in the Australian Regular Army 1963, undergoing a 12-month Tour of Vietnam in 1965. Kerry applied to join the Special Air Service and, after completing the tough Cadre Course and other specialist courses, he was accepted into 2SAS Squadron. In early 1968, the Squadron was deployed to Vietnam on Kerry’s second 12-month tour.

The SAS led very successful covert operations. Some satisfying, others terrifying. These patrols ranged from a duration of minutes to seven days depending on the enemy activity. The Viet Cong called them Ma Rung, “Phantoms of the Jungle”, and put a price on their heads: $5,000—dead or alive.

Tip of the Spear is split into two parts. The first is a memoir of Kerry’s experience with patrols in the SAS as a forward scout. The second is three light-hearted fictional short stories.

GUNN, Leigh

Feb 19, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Fiction \ Novel, Thriller Fiction, True Crime

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ISBN 978-1-923589-04-9
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The Karma Bus

 

An industrial accident. A murder. What is the price of truth?

Liam O’Donoughue is embroiled in the danger of safety.

A young engineer, Liam is making a strong career in industrial process safety. He’s a star worker, and his mentor Sandy Hudson says he’s a lifesaver.

While Liam is away for the weekend visiting his sister Zoe, a young operator at the plant is killed on site. Management rush to blame the accident on maintenance and put the matter to rest, but Liam doesn’t think the situation is that simple.

In defiance to management, Liam investigates the many unanswered questions that taint the so-called accident. When he uncovers the deadly truth, Liam finds himself with a target on his back as management move to silence him, leaving his sister Zoe, mentor Sandy, and partner Sarah to see the truth through to the end.

About the Author

 

Leigh Gunn was born in country Victoria and grew up in suburban Melbourne. His working career consisted of over forty years was as a chemical engineer in the petrochemical and chemical industries, across several countries.

He has since retired to the Mornington Peninsula where he lives with his wife Leanne and spends his time reading, golfing, gardening and engaging with his grandchildren.

The Karma Bus is Leigh’s first novel. The storyline and characters, while totally fictional, are loosely-based or exaggerated from his experiences across various work environments.

BERNACKI, Nathan

Feb 16, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Fantasy Fiction, Fiction \ Novel, Horror Fiction, Mystery Fiction, Science Fiction

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ISBN 978-1-923645-20-2
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Our Dreaming

 

Our Dreaming is a haunting tale of trauma, faith, and the fragile bond between people and the spirit of their country

At the foot of the Blue Mountains, young Arthur Cooke runs from a home torn apart by violence and finds refuge in an unlikely place—a zoo where the animals can speak. Among them is Gali, a wise red kangaroo who teaches him the ancient stories of the Dreamtime.

But the Dreaming is more than myth. As Arthur grows, strange visions, vengeful spirits, and a whispering serpent reveal a world on the edge of collapse. When a supernatural disaster strikes Australia, Arthur and Gali are drawn into a struggle between humankind and the ancient powers of the land.

As secrets surface and loyalties are tested, Arthur must face a terrible truth about his mentor—and about himself.

About the Author

 

From childhood, Nathan Bernacki has had a passion for history and fantasy and he delves deeper when others would turn away. His stories reflect that with roots in the twilight zone between what has happened and what will never happen.

A keen optimist, Nathan likes to write stories about division and silence and how people can overcome that. His first novel, Our Dreaming, is rooted in his desire to see a world where people confront history without fear or vitriol.

Nathan lives in Western Sydney with his family and when he has no chores, he lets his imagination run wild when writing stories.

EDWARD,Peter

Jan 6, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Action Adventure, Australian, Fiction \ Novel, Mystery Fiction, Thriller Fiction

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ISBN 978-1-923523-29-6
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ISBN 978-1-923523-31-9
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ISBN 978-1-923523-30-2
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The Second Coming

 

An overdue natural phenomenon. A cyber hoax. Is this the second coming of Christ?

Father Brian Abernathy, a disgraced priest banished to a small country town in Australia, is infatuated with a solar scientist who is trying to predict the unpredictable.

On the opposite side of the world, two bored former hackers are inspired to release a cyber virus professing the return of Jesus Christ.

Two prophecies: one fake, one imminent. When the two collide, chaos and tragedy results.

Who is prepared to risk everything to stop a society on the brink of hysteria: the priest, the pimp, the pope, or the scientist? Or perhaps an act from God himself?

Mostly set in Tasmania but with protagonists in Los Angeles and Europe, The Second Coming is a fast-paced psychological thriller from debut author Peter Edward.

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About the Author

 

PETER EDWARD is a former advertising creative director and festival director. The Second Coming is his first fiction novel. Peter’s heritage is Polish, both parents having arrived in Australia as post-war displaced persons.

He lives off-grid in the high country of Tasmania in what he describes as a writer’s paradise. Peter’s interests include all things creative; all things outdoor, sustainable, and delicious; world affairs; and above all, family. Peter writes poetry and short stories and is currently working on his next novel.

OGAWA, Kellie

Jan 5, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Fantasy Fiction, Fiction \ Novel

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ISBN 978-1-923589-06-3
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ISBN 978-1-923589-07-0
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The Riders

 

THE MISSION IS CLEAR. THE TRUTH IS NOT.

When a squad of Grassland Riders vanishes without a trace, twin apprentices Ayliah and Fareed set out on a journey that will challenge everything they believe. Their search leads them deep into Raider territory where survival demands not just skill—but the courage to choose wisely.

Yet the further they ride, the more truths surface—reaching beyond the plains and into the heart of power. In a court where power and influence are currency, can two young Riders make themselves heard before war ignites?

And in a race against time, as loyalties shift and motives unravel, one question lingers: who can they trust?

To succeed, Ayliah and Fareed must become more than apprentices. They must decide who they are—and what they’re willing to become.

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About the Author

 

Kellie has been an avid reader all her life. Books created new worlds and let her imagination take flight. While life has led her from Melbourne to Japan to Singapore, she is now settled on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. She enjoys spending time with her family, catching up with friends and spoiling her heeler-cross, Jilly.