Cirrus@Austlit

'Clyde's idyllic afternoon in the surf with his mates is interrupted by the news that there's been a quadruple suicide in an apartment overlooking the beach.

'Two of the deceased are the parents of Barry Wilkinson, one of Clyde's childhood friends, a man he hasn't seen since Clyde donned the khaki and left for war. Wilkinson engages Clyde to discover the identity of a mysterious woman who has been left a huge sum of money in his father's will.

'On the surface, what appears to be a straightforward case evolves into a complex story of deception, lies, violence and murder. Relationships are tested and new ones formed, and Clyde discovers that those connections that seem unrelated are closely linked behind a veil of secrecy.

'The early summer of 1957 is a time in which Clyde nearly loses everything he holds dear—his own life included—all because of two couples who died while playing bridge at the beach.' (Publication summary)

'A spirited elder recounts her activist journey to confront the terrors of climate change.

'In 1990, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its first Assessment Report. By then, award-winning urban planner Wendy Sarkissian had been singing the climate blues for years. Her colleagues dismiss her fears, so she abandons urban life for a solitary retreat to reconsider her professional and activist directions. With no bush skills, this terrified novice confronts many challenges during her harsh, year-long adventure in the Australian outback. As weeks pass, however, she discovers wellsprings of courage. Later, she hears her rainforest singing as she rests in a tiny creek. She returns to city life to pursue a doctorate in environmental ethics. With her commitment and energy rekindled, she sings her Creeksong in the service of the Earth.

'The healing messages flowing from this spirited elder's soulful memoir will inspire readers from all generations. As we raise our voices to sing our climate blues, we may confront despair, unlock wellsprings of courage, and commit ourselves to the care and protection of our Earth. Inspired by this fervent elder, we may also experience the blessing of healing generational wounds.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'"I swear to God it was Willoughby. My brother stood not two feet away from me, called me Lina to my face, and pulled Harley into his arms, saying he was sorry, sobbing, and calling him his boy."

'An apparition in Sydney's fruit and vegetable market leaves the mother of one of Clyde's best friends believing that her brother, hanged for murder twenty-four years beforehand, has somehow risen from the grave and confronted her.

'She is adamant that the visitation was real and visits Clyde asking him to investigate the mass murder her brother was supposed to have committed. She believes he was either set up or was covering for someone else's crime.

'Could this vision have been a folie à deux, a delusional vision shared by both mother or son? As Clyde investigates, clues lead him to one of Australia's most famous silent screen actors, a man who, together with his murdered father, becomes intrinsically linked to the mass murder, known as The Killing at Candal Creek.

'Wheels within wheels, lies, extortion, and coverups lead Clyde to a bloody confrontation on a deserted beach in the tropics. This time, it's not only his own life at risk but also that of one of his most valued and closest friends.'  (Publication summary)

'How boring would this world be if we all saw it in one colour?

'Where would be the excitement if we all looked the same?

'Or you and your friends were alike?

'That would be boring, right?

'Trying our best makes us special!

'Being kind makes us special!

'A book about how being different makes us special! And above all, superheroes!' (Publication summary)

'Come celebrate this special time of year!

'See all the bright lights and feel the excitement, because Diwali is here!

'Learn the traditions of Diwali one day at a time,

'Explained in a fun and memorable rhyme.

'See if you can find all the hidden diyas along the way,

'and spot the key items you need for each of the days!' 

'Get ready to immerse yourself in an exuberant rhyming and poetic read-aloud children's book.

'The book takes you on a heartwarming journey to a farm, where the farmer soulfully nurtures the carrots by giving them much-needed love and charm. Little Liam stays calm by the side of his mom. Against all odds, finally, the farmer and the vroom-vroom truck ensure the charm of the carrot is here to keep off the dire.

'Go for a joyful ride with your dear child!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Pack: The Adventure Begins will take you on a thrilling, action-packed adventure following the life of Storm and her packmates.

'From rescuing Alpha's pups from the bad river to fighting foxes, will Storm learn what it truly means to be part of the pack?' (Publication summary)

'Halloran pulled the sheet down to the man's waist. What I saw made me take a deep breath: the man's throat was cut so deeply his head looked like it had almost been severed. "If you tell me this man was found in the public toilet behind the grandstand of Coogee Oval opposite where I live, I might just need a chair," I said.Clyde Smith's quiet, happy life, in love for the first time, working as a private detective and journalist, is suddenly thrown into disarray by the appearance, after a three year hiatus, of a body bearing the distinctive hallmarks of a string of murders he hadn't been able to solve when working in homicide. Forced to cooperate with the new detective sergeant who'd taken his place in the local cop shop, Clyde has to not only deal with the enormous chip on the young man's shoulder, but also with a complex case that involves kidnapping, the re-emergence of the Silent Cop Killer, the historical abuse of young men and boys in orphanages across the State, and a ghost from the past who is out for revenge. Will Clyde and the new DS be able to find the killer before he finds them? Or will they be his final prize, the last victims in his string of grisly murders? Perhaps only the local psychic, owner of a Romany religious statue, the Gilded Madonna, can provide the clue that might ultimately solve the puzzle, but which will also lead Clyde and DS Dioli into mortal danger.'  (Publication summary)

'Ella Portman is an ASIO covert operative on a mission to stop a North Korean plot, with the help of a local cell of terrorists, to steal a military stealth drone and use it to attack Australia or the United States or their southern neighbour. The situation is unclear as the chase begins. As more information is gathered, the Australian and United States governments co-operate to prevent what is looking more and more like a Korean peninsula, and possibly a global, conflict emerging.

'Amid assassination attempts and gunfights, it is found that the actions of a group of financially powerful megalomaniacs are at work. These people, who think it is simple to create a diversion and attack their neighbour and the world, will stand by and do nothing once they are in power, and it sets the world on a knife's edge. Ella is left in the desert to die with her two call-girl friends as her investigations lead to evidence of an underground secret superconductor mining operation in Queensland.

'The chase goes from Southern Queensland and the freeing of a kidnapped family with the help of a failed pioneer aviation flight across Western Australia and the Pine Gap joint Australia-U.S. base to the Northern territories and across the sea to East Timor and into a shipwrecking Typhoon.

'With an attack imminent and tensions around the world mounting, a strange twist takes place.'  (Publication summary)

'"These are the adventures of two loveable Jack Russell dogs called Jessica Jones and Sox, and their trusty companion, Grandpa.

'They love going on adventures but this sometimes gets them into trouble.

'How could that be?"

'So begins this heart-warming tale of real-life love, friendship and adventure as Jessica Jones, Sox & Grandpa set out to explore the wonder of their world.

'Learn about some of the unique plants and animals that live in Australia and the Aboriginal cultural practices that have nurtured them for thousands of years.

'Cheer and support Jessica Jones and Sox as they grapple with the dangers that lurk and learn valuable life lessons along the way. Can Jessica Jones overcome her anxiety, can Sox-The-Not-So-Brave find courage, and can Grandpa be as wise and caring as he had hoped?

'The first in a new humorous, educational, interactive series showing the value of loving and caring for your family, friends and the world around you.

'This book will inspire you to venture out and build connections. An essential tonic for this technology driven age that will appeal to children and adults alike.

'30% of proceeds will be donated to the Bandjalang Rangers to help with the preservation and promotion of their culture and Country. Finally, Jessica Jones & Sox practice responsible use of social media. ' (Publication summary)

'"I'm sorry I have to tell you this, Harry, but Daley Morrison was murdered. It was no heart attack. He was stabbed through the heart and then staked out, naked, in the middle of the Sydney Cricket Ground as some sort of warning to someone."

'Harry Jones almost fell into his chair, such was his shock.

'Clyde Smith is brought into the investigation by his former colleague, Sam Telford, after a note is found in the evidence bags with Clyde's initials on it. Someone wants ex-Detective Sergeant Smith to investigate the crime from outside the police force. It can only mean one thing—corruption at the highest levels.

'The Cricketer's Arms is an old-fashioned, pulp fiction detective novel, set in beachside Sydney in 1956. It follows the intricacies of a complex murder case, involving a tight-knit group of queer men, sports match-fixing, and a criminal drug cartel.

'Was Daley Morrison killed because of his sexual proclivities, or was his death a signal to others to tread carefully? Has Clyde Smith been fingered as the man for the case, or will the case be the end of the road for the war veteran detective?'  (Publication summary)