Dont let the title mislead. This book is about surfing and the people who lived the surfing experience in Australia in the 1970s and, through flashbacks, to as early as the 1950s. The title refers to the dilemma of the lead character, Alexander Scott. He is trapped by family circumstances in a place that can never satisfy his needs. He loses his father at a young age and is brought unwillingly out of a very sheltered upbringing. Though his stepfather cares for him, he is unable to provide ...

A clown arrives in a small outback town in the Darling Downs region of southeast Queensland. The fact that no one knows anything about this clownwho the clown is or where the clown came fromraises no concern in the community of Warwick, where parents struggling with the ravages of drought and other hardships are only too pleased to see their children have moments of joy, being entertained by new and unusual experiences. Only one man questions the clowns credentials. What he ultimately unco...

The intention of the author is to reflect his passion for love, life, and his natural surroundings. If he gets lost in the process, he doesnt really care. Sometimes there is a point to be made and sometimes not, but if there is a point, you will usually recognize it. Boby would like to think his readers can get just as lost in the fantasy as he does. He enjoys ignoring boundaries and exploring beyond the known and the real. He wants only to enjoy the journey and hopes his readers can too.

A clown arrives in a small outback town in the Darling Downs region of southeast Queensland. The fact that no one knows anything about this clown—who the clown is or where the clown came from—raises no concern in the community of Warwick, where parents struggling with the ravages of drought and other hardships are only too pleased to see their children have moments of joy, being entertained by new and unusual experiences. Only one man questions the clown’s credentials. What he ultimately u...

Everything can change in a heartbeat …The pulse-pounding new thriller from the bestselling author of You Don’t Know MeLainey’s friend Ellis is missing. And she’s not the only one.It’s been six months since the first case of a sudden epidemic—when a healthy baby wouldn’t take a breath at birth—and the country has been thrown into turmoil. The government has passed sweeping new laws to monitor all citizens. And sever...

The sixth book in the Joe O'Loughlin series, the inspiration behind major ITV drama The Suspect.My name is Piper Hadley and I went missing on the last Saturday of the summer holidays three years ago.When Piper and her friend Tash disappeared, there was a huge police search, but they were never found. Abducted, hidden, and abused, Tash has reached breaking point. She escapes her captor, promising to come back for Piper....

(This is a short story! It can be read as a standalone but is part of a series)Gideon Gray is a venomous snake shifter. Born as the first son to an Alpha pair he's been raised to takeover when his father retires. However, being Alpha isn't what he wants. Gideon owns a mortuary and would rather live his life working with his friends than become someone else's puppet. His parents won't give up easily and with every blind date and matchmaking scheme Gideon's resolve weakens.Et...

In a world built on lies, who can you ever trust? A nail-biting thriller introducing DI Annie Parker. For fans of Angela Marsons and Tess Gerritson, Dead and Gone delivers twists at every deliciously unpredictable turn.Paula Smith could have had it all... if it weren't for her husband Danny who is resentful of her success and increasingly prone to alcoholic rages. She should leave him, but he knows something that could bring her whole world crashing down.

**“The suspense keeps the pages flying, but what sets this one apart is the palpable sense of onrushing doom.” —Stephen King, “The Best Books I Read This Year”The Edgar Award-winning psychological thriller that asks the question: how well can you truly know anyone?**On a fateful summer morning in 1986, two eleven-year-old girls meet for the first time. By the end of the day, they will both be charged with murder. Twenty-five years later, journalist Kirsty Lindsay is reporti...

Dishing the Dirt continues the tradition in M. C. Beaton's beloved Agatha Raisin mystery series—now a hit show on Acorn TV and public television.When therapist Jill Davent moved to the village of Carsely, Agatha Raisin was not a fan. Not only was this therapist romancing Agatha's ex-husband but she dug up details of Agatha's not-too-glamorous origins. Jill also counsels a woman, Gwen Simple, that Agatha firmly believes assisted her son in some grisly murde...

Here are the best short stories and novel extracts from the Pikihuia Awards for Maori writers 2013 as judged by Sir Mason Durie, Hana O'Regan and Reina Whaitiri. The book contains the stories from the finalists for Best Short Story written in English, Best Short Story written in Maori and Best Novel Extract. For over ten years, the Maori Literature Trust and Huia Publishers have organised this biennial writing competition to promote Maori stories and writers. The awards and the publication...

Earning forgiveness isn't easy. Especially when you can't forgive yourself.How do you begin to right your wrongs?What do you do when you realize you love someone but you've already pushed them away?What happens when one foolish decision alters your entire world forever?How can love recover after devastating heartbreak and betrayal?What happens when everything becomes unrestricted?