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1 y separately published work icon The Big Black Cloud Peter William Rowe , Peter William Rowe (illustrator), Queensland : The Oracle Press , 2005 Z1435089 2005 single work picture book children's
1 2 y separately published work icon Winds of the Armada Adam Liston , Queensland : The Oracle Press , 2005 Z1294703 2005 single work novel historical fiction romance
1 y separately published work icon Marital Bliss-ters Eric Kernich , Montville : The Oracle Press , 2003 Z1183074 2003 single work novel humour
1 y separately published work icon Macushla Brian Webb , Montville : The Oracle Press , 2002 Z1463726 2002 single work novel crime
1 y separately published work icon A Treasure Trove of Gems Barbara McDougall , Montville : The Oracle Press , 2000 Z1879197 2000 selected work short story
1 y separately published work icon Forbidden Fix Jennifer Brockie , Montville : The Oracle Press , 2000 Z1631274 2000 single work novel
1 y separately published work icon Odd Socks and Big Shoes Stan Pomery , Montville : The Oracle Press , 2000 Z1392832 2000 selected work poetry
1 y separately published work icon An Aussie Pledge Jim Ryan , Montville : The Oracle Press , 2000 Z1390546 2000 single work novel crime

Leigh McLaughlin leaves the protective influence of his parents on a grazing property in outback Queensland and the loving arms of Julie, his fiancee, to fight in the haunting conflict in Vietnam. Leigh faces many dangers and develops a mateship with members of his platoon. However, the deceit by one of the men eventuates in a mate's death through drugs. Leigh pledges revenge.

On his return to Australia his commitment takes him to the Gold Coast where he witnesses the debilitating effects of drugs on young people. They are forced into prostitution, crime and even murder to survive. In an intriguing and action-packed sequence of events, which are linked to his experiences in Vietnam, Leigh eventually solves the mystery of the drug trafficking ring.
1 y separately published work icon Verryn's Call Laura Harvey , Montville : The Oracle Press , 2000 Z1109240 2000 single work novel
1 y separately published work icon Cleftomania : A Disease That Attacks Musicians and Makes Them Do Strange Things Rick Farbach , Montville : The Oracle Press , 1999 Z1529923 1999 single work autobiography
1 y separately published work icon Delayed Verdict Jim Ryan , Montville : The Oracle Press , 1999 Z1390602 1999 single work novel crime historical fiction
1 y separately published work icon The Dinosaur and Other Stories Pat McAvoy , Montville : The Oracle Press , 1999 Z1178972 1999 selected work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Tara : Emissary of Light Barbara McDougall , Montville : The Oracle Press , 1998 Z1731584 1998 single work novella science fiction fantasy adventure 'An adventure story about an emissary from the star system of Sirius on a mission to planet Earth. Australia, the most ancient of continents, is the destination. This exciting story depicts Tara's journey and the remarkable events that unfold on her first intergalactic peace assignment. Her task is to help bring about a peaceful resolution to a divisive problem. However, there are those in powerful positions who have vested interests in keeping the people divided.' (Source: back cover, 1998 edition)
1 y separately published work icon Pigs in Mud : A Piggy Wigs Adventure Mal White , Karen White , Chris Andrews , Sue Andrews , Montville : The Oracle Press , 1998 Z1459242 1998 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Rexcellent : Another Awesome Vegie Epic Peter Ball , Montville : The Oracle Press , 1998 Z1331574 1998 single work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Love and Light : A Book of Poems Margaret Munro , Montville : The Oracle Press , 1998 Z1279584 1998 selected work poetry
1 y separately published work icon Writing Erotica for Women Louisa Francis , Montville : The Oracle Press , 1998 Z1029430 1998 reference
1 y separately published work icon Grace Hannah Merice Briffa , Montville : The Oracle Press , 1998 Z499514 1998 single work novel historical fiction romance
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