A woman arrives home unexpectedly to find a scene so shocking that it causes her to lose all reason. She embarks on a road trip across Australia, from Brisbane to Broome, indulging in uncharacteristic behaviour that becomes more degrading and dangerous the further she travels. In a strange contradiction, people she has never met begin to tell her about defining events in their lives. Realising the important messages these stories contain, Janine records each one in writing, intending to publish them in a single volume. This project is her only hope of staying grounded in reality. Is this...

What would you do if you woke up one morning to find that you were the only person left alive? That's what happens to Meg on the day after she is admitted to hospital for the birth of her child. What follows is a fight for survival in a world where battles between good and evil constantly rage around her. Just as Meg is about to discover the truth about this new world, she finds the rules have changed yet again, and she is back where it all began. From the author of In a House in Yemen and In Conversations with Strangers, In Strange Worlds takes the reader on a fascinating journey, where...

This highly anticipated sequel to "In Strange Worlds" takes the reader back to the community of survivors who are living in the Sunshine Coast hinterland of Queensland, Australia. Derek returns to Maleny with more survivors, but discovers that Meg has lost her life trying to give birth to twins. He is a sensitive man, finding the challenges of this strange new world too great to bear. When an elderly man appears and offers him a deal, he accepts. The consequences of this deal are surprising to say the least. Praise for "In Strange Worlds" "Well, this one kept me engrossed right to the end,...

Julia Hawke and her friend Rachel are celebrating the end of their final year of schooling. They deceive their parents and embark on an adventure to the Gold Coast of Queensland. Many years later, Julia is still keeping secrets in an attempt to hide what happened during those few, fateful days. A series of events force her to realise that keeping these secrets comes at too great a cost. What can Julia do to regain the trust of those she loves? "The Secrets of Julia Hawke" explores, not only the destructive nature of secrets, but also the miracle of unconditional friendship.

The survivors of the global pandemic are living in Maleny, Australia. Meg insists that the community be a place of peace and has fostered such a respect for human life that the very thought of harming another member of the settlement is unheard of. Melisandre's best friend is Gareth, the sparkly-eyed grandson of Meg and William. After an encounter between the two in the forest, Melisandre begins to wonder about Gareth. She always thought he was a bit different, but are his problems worse than that? Others in the community seem to think so, but what can be done with him? Grace arrives at the...