Books

There are books that entertain, books that thrill, and then there are books like 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒆’𝒔 𝑮𝒐𝒍𝒅, which haunt. Max Barrington’s sweeping novel is far more than a crime mystery or a bushranger legend; it’s a richly layered exploration of legacy, identity, and the lengths we go to in pursuit of truth… or treasure.

From the very first page, the...

Embark on a Journey of Discovery and Redemption

In the heart of North Queensland, young Michael Hodge’s life is forever altered when his father, a passionate prospector, mysteriously vanishes. The authorities suspect a tragic accident in the hidden depths of an abandoned mine, but no trace is ever found. This unsolved mystery propels Michael on...

The Writer and The Written is a propulsive, high-stakes techno-thriller that blurs the lines between reality and algorithm. Can Henry expose a powerful, ruthless killer without becoming the next victim? Dive into a world where technology holds the ultimate secrets, and every word written could be a step closer to the truth—or to deadly danger....

Rétrograde Justice
When the justice system fails, one man takes matters into his own hands.

Harry Croft, recently retired and reeling from the tragic loss of his wife, is disillusioned by a system that offers sympathy to killers but no real consequences. Consumed by grief and rage, Harry sets out to deliver his own brand of justice—first to the...

This book continues on where ’The First ten Years in Australia’ concluded
Peter Harris (the ten year old, ten pound pom) recounts his years in Australia from after ’The First Ten Years in Australia’.
He tells of leaving the Australian Capital Territory and moving up to Queensland after visiting the Australian Expo 88 to seek a warmer climate. He...

Woolgar River Park
When Gus and Lynette Teague inherit a sprawling outback property, it feels like fate has smiled upon them. But the gift quickly reveals itself as a curse. Caught in a web of deceit spun by the mysterious Sonia Herin, the couple unearths dark secrets buried beneath the red soil of Woolgar River Park.

As they dig deeper,...

My name is, Jack Holden. I am a building and construction project manager. Now!… How’s this for a yarn? It happened to me a while ago, when I was waiting for my next job to start. Sit back and have a listen……….

At the time, I had no projects lined up for at least seven months. In other words, I was effectively unemployed, with very little money...

How much would you risk to get ahead?

Scott and Elizabeth Watson are doing everything right. Mortgage paid on time. Jobs steady. Future mapped out in cautious increments. But “hanging in there” is starting to feel like falling behind.

Then Greg Martin walks into their lives.

North Shore address. Harbour views. Casual wealth. And an invitation into...

What if the justice system didn’t collapse… but was replaced?

In Scales of Tomorrow, Michael Holding delivers a chilling political thriller where reform doesn’t come through debate — it comes through force.

Australia’s legal system has been overhauled overnight. Judges are gone. Trials are streamlined. Life sentences mean life. Prisons are no...

A man arrives in Far North Queensland with little more than an ageing Valiant, a collapsing life behind him, and no clear idea what comes next. Then, somewhere along the isolated stretch locals call the Four Mile, Montgomery Quinn begins to see something nobody else can.

What starts as survival soon becomes obsession.

Hidden beneath the beauty of...

A man arrives in Far North Queensland with little more than an ageing Valiant, a collapsing life behind him, and no clear idea what comes next. Then, somewhere along the isolated stretch locals call the Four Mile, Montgomery Quinn begins to see something nobody else can.

What starts as survival soon becomes obsession.

Hidden beneath the beauty...

Grace Mitchell turns sixty-five without ceremony, which is entirely to her liking.

It is, however, a date of some practical significance, bringing with it the question of her entitlement to the aged pension—something she approaches not with expectation, but with a quiet intention to understand exactly what is, and is not, due.

The process...

Hand of Time is a genuine coffee table book, thoughtfully created and curated by the author herself.

Beginning in 1950 and journeying through to 2010, this beautifully presented volume captures seventy years of change—seven decades told through seven recurring activities that reflect the rhythm of everyday life.

Each spread pairs a full-page...

What if your computer knew you better than you knew yourself?

Erica is just a trainee estimator trying to survive the modern world, one fragile spreadsheet at a time. Her life is quiet until she downloads Botfrey, a “personal digital assistant” that promises to fix her tech troubles. But Botfrey is no ordinary program. It listens when she...

What if the justice system didn’t collapse… but was replaced?

In Scales of Tomorrow, Michael Holding delivers a chilling political thriller where reform doesn’t come through debate — it comes through force.

Australia’s legal system has been overhauled overnight. Judges are gone. Trials are streamlined. Life sentences mean life. Prisons are no...

How much would you risk to get ahead?

Scott and Elizabeth Watson are doing everything right. Mortgage paid on time. Jobs steady. Future mapped out in cautious increments. But “hanging in there” is starting to feel like falling behind.

Then Greg Martin walks into their lives.

North Shore address. Harbour views. Casual wealth. And an invitation...

In 1950, Norman Baines has already survived France, fatherhood, and the quiet weight of rebuilding a life in post-war Lancashire. But when an official envelope arrives promising passage to Australia for ten pounds, he makes a decision that will reshape his family forever.

Sandra isn’t afraid of hard work. She survived wartime England. But leaving...