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Fergus the Flamingo is a story about a flamingo that is unlike the rest of the flamingos. Fergus chooses to go against the crowd and likes to follow his heart. Fergus the Flamingo is a message to our young people that it is ok to be yourself exactly the way you are and to embrace your uniqueness. This book is aimed at a target audience up to ten-year old's in helping them with self-discovery and leaning that they can be who they want to be. The message of Fergus the flamingo is to remind children that it's extremely important for them to learn at a young age that is ok to be different, to not necessarily feel as though they fit in and to be remember to always be themselves. To let their creativeness flow, to be who they were destined to be and to remember that things will all work out in the end.

DEATH SPLIT HIS FAMILY APART. NOW HALF A WORLD AWAY, GEORGE DEDICATES HIS LIFE TO FIGHTING THE INJUSTICE...Sweeping from early 1800s England to the early colonies of Australia, George Douglas is raised in an orphanage after the death of his mother and sister and the traumatic separation from his two remaining brothers.Clinging tells the story of a man who, with little to his name but a troubled history, spends his years fighting the unjust treatment of First Australians at the hands of greedy immigrant land holders.Fighting for the Wiradjuri people, George sees firsthand the cruelty of a new colonial Australia establishment and risks his life to protect and amend these atrocities."A timely and moving book that angers, inspires and delivers compassion and truth to our darkened history... Brilliant work..." Taryn, Readalot reviewer

THE MURDERS CONTINUE TO HAUNT ANASTACIA "CHOOK" BABCHUK, A COP OUT FOR REVENGE...She'll stop at nothing to even the score, even if it means becoming a murderer herself. After Anastacia hunts down the old man responsible for the deaths of Evelyn and Polly, she seeks refuge with her friend, Harry Becker, on his farm near Wagga Wagga.But Harry is wrestling with his own ghosts, including helping Angelina Cosco deal with the fallout from the death of her mafia boss father.When Chook's past tracks her down, and Angelina Cosco once again finds herself on the wrong side of the Griffith mafia, Harry and Chook must work together to overcome the dangers that pursue them both.Corruption and danger insist on intruding on their professional and personal lives as Harry and Chook find themselves pulled deeper into the corruption of Griffith's mafia.Is there ever a way out?This third instalment of the Harry Becker series offers the danger and emotional heart readers have come to expect from Gordon Reid's thrilling investigative novel series."The Becker series is perfect crime thriller material to enthral and engage lovers of Australian rural crime fiction... great work!" Dennis, Readalot reviewer

IN THE HEART OF 18TH-CENTURY ENGLAND, ON THE MOORS AND AMIDST THE GRIMY ALLEYS OF LEEDS, THE LIVES OF JOHN AND ROBERT RUSHWORTH UNFOLD IN A GRIPPING SAGA OF AMBITION, DANGER AND REDEMPTION.Leaving the desolate moors behind, the brothers venture to Leeds with dreams of escaping poverty's clutches and carving their names into the annals of history.In a world teeming with beggars, cutpurses and outlaws, the Rushworth brothers navigate treacherous paths, facing fear and uncertainty head on. Amidst the backdrop of a ruthless era, where murder and theft weave a web of ominous intrigue, the enigmatic tavern keeper, Smythe, holds their fates in his hands.A pirate captain, Captain Girlington, steps into their lives, harbouring secrets and a choice between love and the call of the sea. The brutish Jacob Wilding enters the fray, driven by relentless determination to capture Robert Rushworth and claim a perilous reward.Bound by a curse that threatens to consume them, the Rushworth brothers must confront their inner demons and forge a path back to success.In a tale where historical fact merges seamlessly with heart-pounding fiction, Dream of Courage unravels a tapestry of suspense, intrigue and human resilience to be experienced..."Another great work by a very talented author who loves his period works and characters from his great plots. He writes with verve and intent to deliver the imagination something unexpected and greatly appreciated... Brilliant..." Gavin, Readalot Magazine reviewer

AS THE WORLD SWIRLS IN MILITARY CONFLICT, SOCIAL DISORDER AND CLIMATE CATASTROPHE, GOVERNMENT LEADERS RECRUIT SUPER-FORECASTERS - THEIR NATION'S MOST NON-BIASED CITIZENS - TO PREDICT EVENTS AND PROPOSE POLICY PRESCRIPTIONS...From 2012 to 2028, this raucous globe-spinning romp considers prospects and pitfalls for three countries crucial to the electric age. China, the USA and Australia compete, cooperate and mark their success with a common scoring system - The Bowman Standard - to determine new spheres of power.Super-forecasters examine events across political, economics, culture, defence and the environment, to maximise Bowman Standard scores, at the behest of the world's most influential advisors: Mr Wang, a Chinese Communist Party apparatchik with a demanding boss, Tiffany St. James, a do-gooding American heiress, and Hope Peterman, a management consultant briefed to preserve the wealth of her client, an elite cabal secretly ruling Australia.Factual and funny, this book will appeal to readers who like a broad perspective on recent history, current affairs and our near future. "A fantastical enlightenment of the now and the future we hope never to come. Brilliant characters propelling a cleverly thought-out plot and plausible, if not ironic, array of scenarios to keep your mind wondering what will our future really look like... and by whose influence?" Readalot Magazine

AS TENSIONS BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND CHINA BOIL OVER, SABOTEURS STRIKE TO CRIPPLE AUSTRALIA'S AIR AND NAVAL FORCES...An invasion fleet, headed by China's new aircraft carrier, is on its way south and none of Australia's treaty partners want to be involved.Defenceless and alone, Australia finds an unexpected glimmer of hope in Dave Pentreath and Trevor Mayer, both retired RAAF pilots. Their daring plan has a team of old colleagues coming together to steal thirty-six obsolete F-15 Eagle fighters from the US.Aboard the Chinese aircraft carrier, Captain Huang Bai itches for combat as he heads the state-of-the-art squadrons of fighter pilots into battle.In a confrontation on the high seas, thirty-six ageing Australians piloting fifty-year-old fighters stand against the cream of China's southern naval fleet.If these men fail, Australia falls to China and the world as we know it changes forever..."Clive Cussler, Alister MacLean and all writers of great military thrillers would be proud of this amazing new book by a very talented author... Exceptional in plot, character and detail... Brilliant read!" Davis, Readalot Magazine reviewer

A COMMENTARY OF THE LIFE OF SAMUEL THOMAS GILL, RENOWNED FOR HIS VIBRANT WATERCOLOUR PAINTINGS OF COLONIAL AUSTRALIA...The creator of thousands of watercolours, S.T. Gill was one of the most prolific of all Australian artists. Through Gill's images we can trace the social history of ordinary Australians living out their lives in the nineteenth century.Art historian and critic, Robert Hughes, felt that Gill was exactly the right type of artist to record the activities of the gold rush:"Everything on the goldfields was grist to his mill; in landscape, the scrubby gums, dark shafts and sunlit bullock-heaps, red clay banks, streams and sluices; the washing-troughs and racks of shovels, the furnaces and weighing-stations where miners brought their dust and watched out for rigged scales; the fights over claims, the diggers swinging picks or sleeping at the bottom of a shaft; the honky-tonk pubs..."In this book, talented historical writer, Doug Limbrick, traces Gill's life through his years in Australia, from his arrival in 1838 until his tragic death in Melbourne in 1880. With many of Gill's images included, readers will now have a window into the activities, events, people and places of nineteenth-century Australian life. The history of the Australian colonies as told by the author, comes alive through Gill's beautiful images."Inspired and culturally relevant to the past and present of this country. Brilliant..." Dianna, Readalot Magazine reviewer

FLETCH THE KOALA AND HIS FRIENDS FROM THE EUCALYPT FORESTare putting together the 'Wood Watch Team' to discover how blazes in the bush begin. Together they try to find a solution, but the fire is already raging and the flames are spreading fast. A story about working together, friendship and loss... with a magical touch that sparks hope.A Blaze in the Bush was inspired by the major bushfires in New South Wales in 2019.*Age recommended 3 to 8 years old "Deeply moving and profound... Telling a story we all know so well living amongst the Australian landscape, this book ultimately left me feeling inspired for all that hope can bring." Sam, Indie Book reviewer

SYDNEY, 1925.AT FIVE YEARS OF AGE, ALICE WAS ALREADY A MASTER PICKPOCKET AND THIEVING IN THE COURTHOUSE DURING HER OWN FATHER'S TRIAL.Ten years later, seizing the opportunity to escape his grasp, dire consequences force Alice to flee the city and hide in the Blue Mountains.Landing in the protection of elderly sisters with mysterious criminal connections, Alice's passion for horses drives her further across the country to the lush greenery of Adelaide and then the arid outback of the wide-open Western Australia.Driven by the desire for love, Alice's unique journey is not without dangers and, despite her strong morals, there comes a time under intense circumstances when past skills must be reawakened.Born to a life of crime and misery - how far will she go to find her glorious sunshine?"A brilliant tale of love and struggle from a new exciting author. Highly recommend..." Colleen, Readalot Magazine reviewer

THE THRILLING SECOND INSTALMENT TO THE DUMNONIAN COMPASS, WITH OLD FRIENDS, NEW ADVENTURES AND MUCH MORE...With her eighteenth birthday looming, Darcy Bennet is restless. Dumnonia seems no more than a distant memory of a dream, and now, Darcy wonders if any of it was actually real.Darcy is drawn back to places and people that connect her to the events of three summers ago. With barely enough time to breathe, she finds herself thrust back in the thick of another journey into Dumnonia.Darcy returns to the world of myths and magic to seek out her old friends and loves but waiting for her in this world she has come to love, is a new journey she had not expected to take...Adventure is waiting but beware, danger lurks in the shadows..."A wonderful addition to an amazing first tale... Great writing, great plot and enjoyable twists... A story for all to enjoy again and again..." Margret, Indie Book reviewer

DURING THE TWELFTH CENTURY CRUSADES A DEADLY JOURNEY MUST BE MADE FOR SALVATION TO HAPPEN...When the king of Jerusalem is diagnosed with life-threatening leprosy, his physician and two apprentices - Ippolito and Ruth - will travel to India in search of a cure that has only ever been rumoured to exist.They face many trials and tribulations along their journey to India and each will be more traumatic and devastating than the last. Against all odds they must continue as they hold the legacy of humanity in their hands alone.With daring adventures having deadly consequences at each junction of the quest, it is their love and fortitude that drive them forward with nothing but a hope in their hearts of succeeding. To lose would be too devastating to contemplate.The only thing for certain is survival is not guaranteed..."A mystical tale of human courage and conviction to belief and purpose... A really great book for lovers of well thought out plot and riveting characters..." Tom, Indie Book reviewer "...a breathtaking adventure, rivalling the stories of Marco Polo, and considerably more fun." Tom Flood, Author & Miles Franklin Award Winner

IT'S 1887, DR HAMISH HART ALONG WITH HIS FRIEND, DR RITA CARTWRIGHT, ENJOY A WEEKEND STAY AT THE OPULENT NEW HOTEL AT DEEPWATER POINT...There is excitement for the upcoming aeronautical exhibition by French beauty Celestine DuPont which is unexpectantly disrupted by the mysterious murder of a young nurse also staying at the hotel...The talk is filled with conspiracy by the guests and staff at the hotel... Could the murder be linked to Glenda Hembrow who had a child in secret prior to her marriage, or perhaps the Captain Murdo Black, one full of stories worthy of a sea captain? Is it linked to Celestine DuPont whose father had disappeared after a fateful ballooning accident, or even Colonel Otis Winter, recently retired from the German Imperial Army?Hamish believes the answer lies in a deeper understanding of the deceased and who she was before her demise.The revelations become simpler than Hamish first imagined when he ponders not who she was, but rather what she saw before her death..."A fantastic new episode for the brilliant Dr Hamish and written by an amazing author of great mystery and character creation in the entire series... Exceptional..!" Sandra, Indie Book reviewer

YACHTING STORIES OFTEN DESCRIBE DIFFICULT OCEAN PASSAGES OR THE BEAUTY OF REMOTE ISLANDS...THIS COLLECTION OF OCEANIC TALES IS VERY DIFFERENT!Short Stories for the Daring Yachtsman is about the lives of actual yachtspeople who sail along the coast of Mexico.You may call them wanderers of the sea, for they are not tied down to a port as many yachtsmen are.They instead meet on the docks, in the cafes and cockpits, telling stories of future sailing plans and adventures on boats and through weather on the ocean.Many even prepare for a cross-pacific voyage.Things never go as planned. There will always be surprising outcomes and tragic endings. But the journeys to becoming sailors and crossing oceans will change their lives forever...You are invited to share in these amazing tales and partake in the greatness of their courage and lives at sea."What an enjoyable and fresh book of well-written tales to be shared and admired... Excellent read..." Toby, Indie Book reviewer

PART MEMOIR, PART SELF-HELP BOOK, YOURSELF OR SOMEONE LIKE YOU IS HERE TO SHOW YOU HOW TO EXERCISE THE CONCEPT OF CHOICE AND RESPONSIBILITY WHEN FACED WITH CHALLENGES...From surviving an horrific dog attack as a toddler, to the tragic death of his father in a car accident, to the challenges of leaving the country of his birth and then finally to the very emotional divorce from his wife... this story has truth at its heart and purpose at its soul.Funny, tragic, and at times unbelievable, the story weaves its way from various towns in the regional Eastern Cape Province of South Africa to the cities of the Gold Coast, Sydney and Brisbane.Yourself or Someone Like You details the traumatic yet very real life experience of author, Grant Parkin, and his amazing outcomes that will inspire your life also..."This book had me both laughing and crying nearly all the way through. A true alternative perspective to help look at life through a new lens... A masterpiece!" Aaron, Indie Book reviewer

HAVING GROWN UP SURROUNDED BY WOMEN, A LIE IN THE TALE TELLS OF JOHN "JACK" ALEXANDER'S JOURNEY FROM BOYHOOD TO MANHOOD DURING 1960S WESTERN QUEENSLAND LIFE.This true, often humour-filled, adventure of a city boy striving to become a jackaroo will bring laughter, tears and everything in between.Despite his inexperience in the country, Jack's determination sees him overcome the frustrations, ridicule and hardship of country life. The trials and tribulations reshape him.Join Jack, as he strives to have a reflection that truly matches who he desires to be on the inside..."Quite the journey of manhood. Deeply moving and yet with moments of true comedy. Amazing debut work!" Harold, Indie Book reviewer

LIFE FOR AMY WAS NORMAL ONCE...A year ago, Amy Campbell had the best life - a beautiful wife, a good career and great friends. Now, she's a broken thirty-five-year-old widow who copes with her grief through a blur of sex and alcoholic indulgences.With the encouragement of friends and family, Amy reluctantly attends group therapy in the hopes of mending her shattered soul.As Amy strives to become a normal functioning adult again, work pressures, challenges of a new relationship, and strains on close friendships she once thought unbreakable throw her recovery off course and create new heartache.The more Amy tries to redefine herself, the more she's forced to find the strength to confront her reality..."An intimate and emotional sharing of a woman bereaved of her love and worth. Moving and raw... Wonderful work." Dianna, Indie Book reviewer

NEW LOVE BEFORE THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC LOOKED AND FELT VERY DIFFERENT...Dana, a 27-year-old scientist, has taken a new job working within the COVID-19 branch of the hospital. Her goal: to work with and learn how to identify the virus.She works closely with the medical teams to uncover the data they need to treat the radical virus onslaught, but in the process her own life becomes threatened and she experiences the virus firsthand...Her contagion brings her a chance introduction to an unexpected love interest during the hospital shutdown.This unintentional attraction for English doctor, Michael, leads them to being exposed to the virus and ultimately places them both in a strict quarantine. Enduring days in isolation together, the tension between Dana and Mike grows.The virus has delivered many terrible things, but this inconvenience for the smitten Dana and Mike may bring them more happiness than they could have ever expected..."This warm and romantic spin on recent issues is a fresh light of thought and shows how we as people can still find love, no matter the situation. Great read..." Michelle, Indie Book reviewer

THE SILENT SOCIETY IS AN ADVENTURE THAT PURSUES THE PHILOSOPHICAL UNDERPINNINGS OF WHAT IT IS TO BE A HUMAN BEING AND OUR PLACE ON THIS PLANET...Sufferers of the disease are unable to speak to those around them, unable to voice what's happening to them.Dr Ryder and his team must race against time to find the source of the disease before they too succumb to its insidious impact on the human function.In the process, stark realities about the current state of human society are brought to light.Dr Ryder and his team grapple with how best to implement their findings to eradicate the disease without causing a monumental collapse of what it is to be a human in the present century.The team must confront the mismatch between where we have come from and where we find ourselves as a society."A thrilling and engaging dive into the darkness of illness and the human condition... Great read..." Marcus, Indie Book reviewer

THE LOYALTIES OF THOSE CLOSEST TO HIM WILL BE TESTED...When an unprovoked and vicious assault leaves William Denham at a Sydney hospital with serious head injuries, he soon begins to experience strange visions.Forced to question his sanity as the realisation that he is experiencing premonitions of violent and horrific crimes yet to occur, those closest to Will are confronted with his newfound abilities, causing fear for his state of mind.As the visions of these brutal crimes continue to plague Will, he must turn to his friends for help to save the lives of the unsuspecting victims..."An unnerving and thought-provoking new novel from a talented writer who grips the emotional tension with both hands and doesn't let it go..." Trevor, Indie Book reviewer

A DEADLY CAR ACCIDENT STEALS KATE'S LOVER FROM HER LIFE AND SHE LOSES EVERYTHING...Running from the life she had built in New York to attempt a new life in Seattle, Kate is determined to run from her demons before they swallow her whole.Instead of the desired new beginning, Seattle holds the ruins that threaten to overwhelm her once more.Kate learns of a twin sister, along with her death, and finds the remnants of a decades-long civil war that tore her unknown family apart.A new world suddenly reveals itself to Kate; one populated by Faeries, wolf-shifters, kitsune and a vast array of other Fae - some determined to protect her and some hellbent on ending her...Kate must stand against the forces assembling and stop the darkness consuming her or lose even more than she first thought sacred..."A stylish fantasy thriller with great characters and twists to immerse oneself in... Brilliant!" Dianna, Indie Book reviewer

AFTER A NIGHT OF STORMY, HIGH-SEA BETRAYAL AND ADVENTURE BUZZBOMB, THE COCKROACH FROM SYDNEY AUSTRALIA, AWAKES ON A DESOLATE STRIP OF BEACH.Little does Buzz know he was not the only survivor of the prawn pirate attack on the cargo ship.A creature so crazed and ravenous that it dreams of nothing but chaos and destruction, has washed up along the same beach and been captured by a power hungry General.With its green glowing blood pulsing through the cane toad canons and stinkbug goo guns, the coastal farming villages are doomed.Hungry and half mad from drinking saltwater, Buzzbomb is surrounded by serpents and creepy crawlies that want to eat him. Then he stumbles upon Dust, the hidden village's warrior princess.Can Buzzbomb and Dust save the day before the monsoon hits and floods the grasslands, or has the ravenous horror whose glowing green blood is weaponizing the stinkbugs already won?One thing is for sure...When the monsoon comes, this terrifying beast will feed..."A fantastic array of imagination and narrative, blended with amazing artworks makes this one of the best illustrated novels on the market for 2023... Exceptionally awesome!" Matt, Indie Book reviewer

FAMILY IS THE TIE THAT WILL BIND...Set amongst the giant ghost gums of country Victoria, follow the trials and tribulations of two sisters who must battle through great personal sacrifice, unrelenting passions and disarming loss as they navigate the happenings around them.The Vietnam War arrives and brings them more heartbreaking tragedy, loss and unrequited love from which they may not recover.Spread across both time and place, The Ties That Bind is a journey of healing and love but not one that shies away from the pain that comes from the intensity of both.When two worlds collide, peace can be found on both sides..."Stunning and moving as we share such insight into family and the consequences and tribulations of lives entwined... Great read..." Samantha, Indie Book reviewer

SOME OF THE BEST MOMENTS IN YOUR LIFE ARE THE ONES YOU CAN NEVER TELL ANYONE ABOUT...Stella knew she had to share her story about her passion with Jack before she burst!Their chemistry was off the charts!From the moment they'd met at a simple job interview, to the day their lips touched for the first time...The Universe knew they were meant to be together and their destiny would be written in the stars. They were going to get together no matter what, especially if Stella had her say! No one would get in her way when it came to her true love and her destined happiness. Well... at least she hoped that would be the case and not another disaster story.But let's continue now with Jack and Stella's true love story and find out together... Shall we?"A romp of good measure in romantic idealism and innocent fun with a twist of dreaming... Great read and clever tale..." Diana, Indie Book reviewer

RAVENS ARE THE SENTINELS THAT WATCH OVER THE TOWN OF LOST SOULS...Ravens Hollow is a hauntingly beautiful story of facing confrontations from the past and overcoming the terrifying bleakness of the future.Set in a small, central Victorian town, rooted in the gold rush of 1851, Lee Ping, a Chinese migrant and gold digger, is murdered and his soul left to drift; trapped in the eternal terror of Ravens Hollow.Ravens Hollow follows families haunted by the dead as they become trapped within their final resting place.With the dead watching and the living often providing no comfort; family secrets are forced to be revealed as a dim hope for peace is craved.With secrets finally revealed too late, the implications of Ravens Hollow are profoundly emotional and tragic for all residents.

A SIMPLE TALE ABOUT A HALFLING STRUGGLING TO GAIN THE RESPECT OF THOSE THAT HAVE GREAT PREJUDICE...Torbiro is on a quest of discovery to seek out his dream, one so impossible to achieve that even his friends laugh at the absurd notion.The trials ahead will be filled with humourous moments and littered by quirky characters who all help the quest unfold in wonderous ways through the journey of our halfling hero.Will the battle for advancement between science and magic be too big for a little hero like Torbiro? Only he can decide... once he either succeeds, or is defeated."A frolic of classic telling the farfetched and the humour of perspectives we take for granted...great work and an enjoyable read..." Colin, Indiebook reviewer