Cirrus@Austlit

'Join Albie and Grandad

'as they head off on an adventure
around the farm to find the
creature that crushed the carrots!' (Publication summary)

'Colin O’Neill, a National conscript in the Australian Army in 1967-69, provides his honest reflection of service in Vietnam and with respect to civil aid programs.

'An eye-opening account that varies from the harsh realities of war to the inside of a career as an unsworn member in the Victorian Police Department and fulfilling the role of head of school security for the Victorian Education Department.

'A life given to serving, protecting, and preventing crime, Colin’s story is filled with humour, notorious and unbelievable truths, and an unmatchable glimpse into these three worlds during the 60s through to the 90s.

'Recounting a life of service by a man seeming to be above it all for duty and country…'  (Publication summary)

'Petra Gordon should be focusing on her PhD, but it is instead the world of legends which calls to her mind.

'Determined to prove the truth of the Great Flood to honour her deceased father, Petra becomes exposed to a world of ancient prophecies, ones with imposing implications for the future of all mankind.

'When the truth is impossible to believe, Petra must face choosing her career and reputation, or the saving of anyone who will listen to her...'  (Publication summary)

'She is happy to remain unseen, focused on her studies and indifferent to the attention of boys. But when dreamy Kye Carter transfers to Savannah’s school and takes the only spare seat left in first period math class – right next to Savannah – her world flips upside down.

'Suddenly, she wants the attention of one boy in particular and will do anything to make that happen.

'Kye has spent the last year surrounded by sadness and is used to the pitying looks of others. He’s hoping for a fresh start in his aunt’s town and at a new school.

'As sparks fly between the two, mistakes are made and hearts are broken.

'In a love story spanning more than a decade, passions flare as Savannah and Kye navigate their way beyond pain to find their happily ever after. But will fate bring Savannah and Kye together or only pull them apart for good?'  (Publication summary)

'Jump aboard the everyday adventures of a Maroubra boy in 1950s and 60s Australia where Sunday Mass, getting on the punt and sitting on the hill for the match of the day at the SCG was a holy trifecta.

'Despite fears of floggings by teachers, schools suspiciously burning down, headless chooks running about a backyard, being conscripted for military service in Vietnam, or missing selection in the school’s under-11 A-grade cricket team, Maroubra held plenty of magic for a generation.

'As he revisits the memories of his youth, Anthony will tell you exactly why he’s just a South Sydney lad!'  (Publication summary)

'Nineteen-year-old Sara spends her nights drinking and partying, mostly to dull her memories of a troubled childhood. As hard as she tries, she cannot shake the memories from her past, nor the scars they’ve left.

'But Sara has her comforts. She finds solace in the realm of the paranormal and feels that angels walk with her.

'Little does she know that those angels may be more than just figments of her troubled mind.

'When her best friend Teri invites her along to a channelling night, Sara is thrust into an adventure she’s ill-prepared for and her understanding of the world is changed forever.

'As deception, danger and confusion follow her, Sara must decide what’s more important: the trust of a lifelong friend or her own survival.'  (Publication summary)

'When Larry and Cindy both lose loved ones under suspicious circumstances, fate brings them together.

'Reluctantly, they must join forces to fight the evil that works to destroy not only their lives but those of family and friends.

'Despite their vulnerable position, their love begins to blossom. But it becomes a matter of survival as they try to keep their sanity and very lives intact.

'When the love of her life is taken hostage, Cindy must find the courage and strength to come to his rescue.

'Or she will lose everything they fought for…'  (Publication summary)

'Everyone enjoys a story of the underdog winning, of the bully being defeated or justice otherwise being satisfied.

'In reality, justice for many is not easily attained.

'This anthology contains seven satisfyingly and unpredictable short stories of revenge.

'Driven towards justice, revenge is just a step away and it does not always end the way you expect…'  (Publication summary)

'Saoirse Mahoney wants to find her place in the world.

'When gunshots ring out one morning, the repercussions are felt around the world and Saoirse’s life finally begins.

'Leaving her hometown of Donegal, Ireland, Saoirse searches for the woman she wants to become and the love she longs for. 

'When she meets Chad in Brisbane, Australia, and rejects his advances, Saoirse’s chance at love may be thwarted forever. At her most vulnerable and trying to fit together the diverse pieces of her life, she faces the consequences of love's insanity. Thrown into the path of unstoppable hatred and with nowhere to run, she must turn and face it. Will she break or rise?

'Saoirse’s life transforms from chaste to chased in a story where Love Actually meets Big Little Lies.' (Publication summary)

'INCIDENT AT REDDING CREEK is rich with tension, grim stoicism and heightened masculinity of the male characters and the isolation challenging the women left alone to survive the harshness of an unrelenting community of new settlements.

'In a time of growth and wonder of a new country finding its own identity and building its unique history. It captures the men and women of clipped sentences and straight-talking words of the no-nonsense attitude necessary to survive in the remote bush period of the 1890s Australian outback.

'A journey with drover’s who battle the harsh land to see the relationships shared between each other, between white man and Aborigine; between man and the land and, finally, the ultimate and unavoidable relationship with their own mortality.

'Suspended in remoteness, the drama of each character surviving and reacting to events shows how life for people today has not changed so much.... a spiritual journey of survival, love and loss...'  (Publication summary)

'Twins Archer and Mimi Price are 12 years old. Their grandfather vanished 30 years earlier.

'No one has any answers, but Archer is convinced Nan's attic might. Mimi won't help; she prefers soccer. Following non-stop pressure from Archer, she agrees.

'They discover a mysterious cube, which transports them to Neven, an ancient medieval kingdom. The twins have no clear-cut way of returning home.

'Toby, street kid and dog poo collector, talks his way into their trust. They hope Toby will keep Toby will keep them safe from Neven's angry King Francas, a diabolical wizard and a dungeon straight out of a bad video game.

'Archer wants to find Grandad. Mimi wants to be home in time for kickoff. ' (Publication summary)

'With each planet the Playful Astronaut visits, children learn different life skills and values they can apply daily. Through exciting adventures and unique challenges, the Playful Astronaut learns to be confident, show empathy and kindness, be resilient, show gratitude and adaptability and vulnerability, and have the power to handle conflict. By the end of the Journey, children will have learned all the skills they need to become confident and resilient individuals well-prepared to face future challenges. The Playful Astronaut is a fun and entertaining story and a valuable educational resource for parents and educators who want to inspire young readers to become compassionate, confident, and resilient individuals.'  (Publication summary)

'My Brain, Guts and Heart talk to my Lungs explains how major body systems rely on eachother to work well.

'It aims to teach children about the importance of keeping their bodies healthy and provides information about how this can be achieved through what they eat and exercise.'  (Publication summary)

'Returned from their 'holiday' after the Invictus Games, Mort and Pig find themselves back in the thick of fighting crime...

'This time, they're home in Australia, tracking a group of domestic terrorists. The past comes knocking once more when Mort is presented with new evidence that could uncover the murderer of his beloved Liz.

'At the same time, Mort and Pig tangle with a global terrorist network with foundations on the Gold Coast.

'Threats loom close to home, and the seasoned pair put their army skills to use. But Mort must also stay focused on his ultimate goal: avenging Liz.

'As dangers and shocking truths come to the fore, Mort and Pig are tested to the limit in this latest installment of the thrilling Mortice series!'  (Publication summary)

'The Creator has announced to the world that he demands a champion to fight in His name...

'Matthew Morton is a fifty-eight-year-old widower suffering from multiple sclerosis and cancer and, by all accounts, the last person to be considered for glory.

'But when the Creator contacts the citizens of Earth, galvanising the believers and shocking all, he chooses Matthew as His champion.

'Gifted with mythical powers, shapeshifting abilities and fearsome weapons, Matthew is sent to the magical world of Lunadus, the last bastion of hope and a place that opens his eyes to the sheer breadth of the universe he's now sworn to save.

'Hellbent on wiping out anyone who wields magic or stands in the way of their goals, the Pure army is a seemingly unstoppable force.

'Matthew must secure allies and unite the discordant races of Lunadus to defend the Creator, protect Earth and save humankind.'  (Publication summary)