Cirrus@Austlit

'A lonely young man suffers a massive defeat. When all is lost, he meets a fiery fortune-teller who pleads with him to save her.

'Can he re-invent himself as a hero?

'A light-hearted but poignant little story, Dargo is humorous and heart-warming; a fairy-tale for adults.

'You can also read this to your children who care about Earth. And, if they don't, Dargo will help them to do so!

'An enjoyable timely tale that will appeal to the magic in all of us.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'In this, the third instalment of the Chelandra series, Galla Jenari must face the onslaught of a terrible menace, one certain to overwhelm her.

'If this were not enough, there is more plague, more destruction, and more insanity! Galla must deal with her divided heart as the evil of the crazed Pillars culminates and rises to the surface. But if the juggernaut cannot be thwarted, none of this will matter.

'The continued existence of life on Chelandra is in now the balance.

'Join with Galla and all your favourite characters as they face down their greatest terrors!' (Publication summary)

'Swearing, nudity, rude dancing , women dressed as men, car crashes, no horses, no music hall entertainment…  myriad disappointments prove too much for Mae Belle.

'Horrified by modern times and desperate to avenge her Palace friends, Mae implores Mike to return with her to the past.  The trail leads them to Kalgoorlie, boomtown of the gold rush days. Mari assists from the present, but she has her own troubles.  

'As Mike battles with his strange turns, Mae battles to assist him, despite his pride.

'While he searches for the killer, she  joins a dance hall review, using her magic to get the troupe respect and better conditions.  When dancers start disappearing,  Mae learns of a fiendish plot. 

'But can it be stopped…in time?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Will love conquer all or will all be lost?

'Mike begs Mae to live with him in the present with all its benefits. Mae insists they live in the past, at her beloved Palace, the time and place she knows and loves.

'She is also adamant in her resolve to find her missing magic partner and must decipher Chan Li's notes to discover the frightening and desperate truth of his disappearance.

'Torn by jealousy and a need to prove himself, Mike heads south to search for Lan Wei, the apparent victim of soul stealers. The trail leads to mysterious goings on under the sea.

'Mike is kidnapped by pirates, realising too late that Mae is all he needs.  Can he ever return?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'In this, the second book in the exciting Chelandra series, Galla Jenari becomes Physalia's captain in her own right, facing the pressures of command at a tender age. Events horrendous and soul-rending conspire to harden her. Galla's anger and curiosity bring her into incredible danger and heartache as she discovers challenges far beyond her imagining. Increasingly aloof and bitter, will she use her ship to exact revenge? In Master of the World, you will find adventure, humour, pathos, warmth, horror, mystery, surprise and romance, flavoured with intellectual spice. Revisit all your favourite characters, and acquaint yourself with wonders anew, as you delve further into the adventures of Chelandra!' (Publication summary)

'Lost in time, he finds his feet but loses his heart…

'Badly beaten Australian rookie cop Mike Harker emerges from a coma with no history, no job, and no self-respect.  While convalescing with a kooky bibliophile, a time portal opens in her bookstore and Mike is hurled into the past.

'Faced with another beating, he is rescued from a mob by the charming impresario of The Palace of the Stars, a magnificent music hall. 

'There Mike falls for the beautiful and beguiling stage magician, Mae Belle, who begs him to solve a series of gruesome murders of itinerant miners and their families.  Mike learns that Mae's magic is more than an act, and, stung by jealousy, he must team with her onstage, and possibly offstage partner, the creepy Chan Li, to discover and trap the killer.

'With his own life in danger,  Mike seizes his one chance at redemption and winning the woman he loves, but the justice of the day disgusts him. He must make a horrible choice.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'An intelligent, exciting, soulful story, Chelandra is filled with fantasy, adventure, mystery, humour, and romance. It is a book about humanity and the precarious and glorious nature that supports it. Immerse yourself in the myriad adventures of young Chelandran woman, Galla Jenari, as she travels through tumultuous lands of ethereal beauty to learn of the world around her. Along with her charming uncle, Obronder, the mysterious Yanerian, Masande, and the impetuous Gaklari, Shiran Ajaner, Galla encounters wonders both glorious and terrifying! Creatures of gossamer and light; monsters of savage ferocity. Enchanted life forms and lake-dwelling spirits. Fantastic machines, wondrous cities and drowned citadels. Strange cultures and customs, fabulous fairs and intoxicating rituals. Frightening shamans, exotic music, and feverish dancing. Fiery battles, plague, starvation, and destruction. Characters quirky, murky, delightful and strange. Timeless wisdom, treacherous lovers, tender romance, and haunted insanity...The companions discover all these things, but above all else, themselves, and each other. Journey with them and discover Chelandra's secrets!' (Publisher's blurb)