Magic. Betrayal. Revenge. In a world where ghosts walk among us and ancient powers stir, a young shape-shifter holds the key to preventing catastrophic destruction.A thirteen-year-old outsider discovers he can transform into a falcon, thrusting him into a hidden magical world he never knew existed. When Toby Fisher learns of his extraordinary abilities, his only guide is Charlie, a centuries-old ghost with secrets of her own.But their friendship is tested w...

She’s a ghost with unfinished business. He’s the boy who can fly. Together, they’ll awaken a legend the world forgot.Charlie died centuries ago—but death couldn’t stop her. Now, in the shadows of modern London, she uncovers a prophecy whispered through time: a forgotten king, a stolen sword, and a boy with golden eyes who might just save the world.But ancient forces are stirring. A ghostly General hunts in the dark. The Mad Monk dreams of freedom. And Merli...

He’s been alive longer than the railway. He’s seen kings fall, witches rise, and dragons dream in their sleep. All Munch ever wanted now was a quiet life and a punctual train. Fate, as usual, has other plans.In a world where magic flickers beneath city streets and history never stays buried, Munch—a grumpy, pipe-smoking, immortal ferret—runs a steam train through Britain, hiding from a destiny he never asked for. But when a strange girl boards at Fort William and a...

Zander is not the kind of wizard who soars gracefully through the sky.He’s the kind who accidentally turns wands into glittery carrots.So when the final exam at Hoggiton College requires flying a magic carpet, Zander is fairly certain this will be his first… last… and very short flight.With a fearless classmate, a forbidden library, a grumpy gnome who prefers turning students into toads, and a carpet with a mind of its own, Zander is about to discov...

Druid & The Falcon Box Set 1#1The Ghost's Revenge; #2 The Firestone; #3 The Dragon ListMagic. Betrayal. Revenge. In a world where ghosts walk among us and ancient powers stir, a young shape-shifter holds the key to preventing catastrophic destruction.A thirteen-year-old outsider discovers he can transform into a falcon, thrusting him into a hidden magical world he never knew existed. When Toby Fisher learns of his e...

The ultimate in dragon magic is within Toby's grasp but one wrong step and it will cost Arty's and Fay's life.In a land of magic and dragons, Toby embarks on a dangerous journey to obtain the coveted Firestone, a powerful and rare piece of dragon magic.But Toby must use his own blood to seal a deal with a cunning wizard in order to gain the Firestone and fulfil his destiny as the chosen one.But the wizard is no friend of Toby, which leaves him incre...

This is the story of an anxiety-prone young boy growing up in the austerity of post-WW2 Britain, on the beautifully remote Isle of Wight. Of his reluctant migration to Australia at the age of 16 with his parents and siblings, his Australian Foreign Service in Tel Aviv and Hong Kong, and his struggle against the odds to become a successful writer, despite the crippling legacy of anxiety and depression haunting him throughout his life.In the words of Ian McFarlane, award-winning auth...

A desperate race to find the powerful elements of The Dragon List threatens to destroy Toby and leave the magical world in the hands of dark forces.As Toby's druid powers grow stronger he must face the wrath of dark magic that forces him to turn on Fay, leaving her fighting for her life.Meanwhile, two of the most powerful dragons known to all worlds reign terror on Tintagel village.Just when it seems like things couldn't get any worse, Toby loses a ...

King Arthur's Legend continues to haunt TobyToby, Arty and Fay are no longer just apprentices of myth... they are the Vessels of the Crown, charged with powers they barely understand and destinies they cannot ignore. Guided by old magic, each must face a trial that will test courage, wisdom and foresight.The Trial of the HandThe Trial of the HeartThe Trial of the EyeTo survive, Toby, Arty and Fay must confront not only their strength...

Ian McFarlane considers poetry to be a conversation with the imagination of anyone prepared to listen. His verse is both free and rhythmic, spanning its own inclusive path. Ian is an award-winning writer of fiction, essays and book reviews. Despite the crippling handicap of anxiety and depression, he has used words and ideas in defence of social justice, the environment and psychological well-being for many years. He now lives in a Canberra retirement village with his wife, Mary.

Murunna Point Revisited is a revised and expanded version of Evening at Murunna Point, first published in 2001, and seeks to take its essays, stories and poems into the digital age with renewed concerns for issues of social justice, literature and love, seen from a critical perspective honed over many years by a largely invisible handicap. Clinical depression and anxiety disorder can shackle the sufferer into virtual paralysis, as if being sent into exile without leaving ...

When Bill Tully, Stephen Matthews and Ian McFarlane sat down in a Canberra café to consider the idea of co-editing a quarterly journal of comment and review, they were seeking to increase the relevance of Australian literature, and encourage the independence of political, social and cultural comment. That idea became Voice and the first issue was launched in March 2002. Editorial themes have tackled a diverse range of issues, from the human rights of refugees, Indigenous reconciliation and...