Bøker av Wayne T Mathews

At fourteen, Wayne's life takes an unexpected turn when his Grandfather's brother, Uncle Vic, asks for his help on a drought-stricken property near Hillston. Uncertain and inexperienced in the ways of the bush, Wayne embarks on a train journey to join Uncle Vic, leaving behind the familiarity of city life. As Wayne settles into the vastness of Uncle Vic's property, spanning thirty-three thousand acres of clay pans and scrub, he encounters Keith Redman-a tall, well-muscled roo shooter with a shadowy past as an Australian Army Sniper. With a backdrop of the challenging drought of '66, Wayne discovers there is more to this outback adventure than he ever imagined. Wayne's initial aversion to roo shooting, driven by his admiration for Australia's national symbol, is soon challenged by harsh realities. Witnessing the plight of starving sheep being caused by kangaroos, Wayne's perspective begins to shift. Under Keith's guidance, the young apprentice learns the art of shooting, survival skills, and the wisdom that comes from a life connected to the land. Through the trials and triumphs of his journey, Wayne undergoes a profound transformation. The dusty plains, the star-filled nights, and the camaraderie forged in the face of adversity become the backdrop for his coming-of-age. Wayne grapples with tough but invaluable lessons as he strives to earn the roo shooter's trust. The Roo Shooter's Apprentice is a captivating exploration of the human spirit, the rugged beauty of the Australian outback, and the intricate bonds formed between mentors and protégés. It is a story of resilience, self-discovery, and the impact the wilderness can have on one's path to maturity.

The Koradjies, or clever medicine men as white men call them, are important and powerful men in Australian Aboriginal culture and communities. And in 1818, Tunggaree is the greatest Koradji of his time.Tarrapaldi is Tunggaree''s daughter. She was sent to find and bring back the man her father has been told in a dreaming, will help save them from annihilation by the invading English.Nathaniel is an American who while studying law in England in 1812, was convicted of treason and transported to Sydney for helping impressed American sailors escape from the British navy. In 1818 he has been given a ticket of leave and is working alone on the banks of the lower Hawkesbury river when Tarrapaldi finds him and they begin their journey to the valley of Wonggaroa.Will using Tunggaree''s legendary skills of telepathy, faith healing and shape changing, be enough to secure their place as leaders in what is to become the Australian nation? Or will they be killed by the redcoats because of the gold that is in their valley?