Marianne de Pierres Marianne de Pierres i(A62825 works by)
Also writes as: Marianne Delacourt
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon Razor Sharp : A Tara Sharp Novella Marianne Delacourt , Oregon : Blackstone Publishing , 2022 25374135 2022 single work novella crime

'It's a few days until her eighteenth birthday, and Cass is holding the fort at the Sharp detective agency. All is quiet in the office until a distraught girl runs in, seeking refuge from an rampaging boyfriend who is hell bent on destroying the place. Tara Sharp arrives home from a holiday to find her workplace in chaos. At the same time, she receives an urgent summons by the bikies to do a job for them. It seems they believe she still owes them a favor. As usual with Tara though, all roads lead back to John Viaspa, this time by way of a rival bike gang and John's cousin Abramo. How can Tara keep the bikies happy, the young girl safe, and her mother from finding out about the body in the trunk of her car? Situation normal. Riotous!' (Publication summary)
1 The Echo of Love Marianne de Pierres , 2021 single work short story
— Appears in: Relics, Wrecks and Ruins 2021; (p. 99-118)
1 y separately published work icon Sharp Edge Marianne Delacourt , Yokine : Deadlines , 2017 8974952 2017 single work novel crime detective humour

'Garth Wilmot, Tara’s ex-boyfriend and current accountant, has found someone is cooking the books at Chic Chic fashion house where his new girlfriend works. When his life is threatened if he doesn’t turn a blind eye, he goes to Tara for advice.

'Tara learns that gang lord Johnny Viaspa is involved. Helping Garth could be dangerous to her health. And then there’s the equally pressing matter of the favour she owes a local bikie group. It seems they’re intent on calling it in right now…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 2 y separately published work icon Mythmaker Marianne de Pierres , Nottingham : Angry Robot , 2015 8957365 2015 single work novel fantasy

'Virgin's in a tight spot. A murder rap hangs over her head and isn't likely to go away unless she agrees to work for an organisation called GJIC (the Global Joint Intelligence Commission). Being blackmailed is one thing, discovering that her mother is both alive and the President of GJIC is quite another. Then there's the escalation of Mythos sightings and the bounty on her head. Oddly, Hamish is the only one she can rely on. Life is complicated.' (Publication summary)
1 Salvatrix Marianne de Pierres , 2015 single work short story
— Appears in: Insert Title Here 2015; (p. 177-196)
1 y separately published work icon Peacemaker Series Marianne de Pierres , Nottingham : Angry Robot , 2014 8957333 2014 series - author novel science fiction
1 1 y separately published work icon Peacemaker Marianne de Pierres , Oxford : Angry Robot , 2014 7315264 2014 single work novel fantasy

'Virgin Jackson is the senior ranger in Birrimun Park - the world's last natural landscape, overshadowed though it is by a sprawling coastal megacity. She maintains public safety and order in the park, but her bosses have brought out a hotshot cowboy to help her catch some drug runners who are affecting tourism. She senses the company is holding something back from her, and she's not keen on working with an outsider like Nate Sixkiller. When an imaginary animal from her troubled teenage years reappears, Virgin takes it to mean one of two things: a breakdown (hers!) or a warning. When the dead bodies start piling up around her and Nate, she decides on the latter. Something terrible is about to happen in the park and Virgin and her new partner are standing in its path. ' (Publication summary)
1 Dealing in Futures Marianne de Pierres , 2013 single work column
— Appears in: Writing Queensland , November no. 235 2013; (p. 6-7)
1 1 y separately published work icon Shine Light Marianne de Pierres , North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2012 Z1897351 2012 single work novel fantasy young adult

'Can Naif Shine Light in the darkness? Read the thrilling conclusion to the Night Creatures trilogy to find out ...

'Ixion. The island of ever-night. If she had a choice, Naif wouldn't go back. But her friends will die if she doesn't find a cure for the badges that are slowly killing them, and her brother is there, fighting against the Ripers who hold everyone in thrall. And Naif has knowledge that might save them all. First she must solve the mystery of Ixion's eternal night. Then she must convince everyone - rebels and revellers alike - to join her cause. And all the while, she must fight the urge to go to Lenoir - her greatest love, her mortal enemy. The secrets of Ixion must be revealed. The evils must be stopped. A new dawn will come.

Source: www.randomhouse.com.au/ (Sighted 29/10/2012).
1 1 y separately published work icon Stage Fright Too Sharp Marianne Delacourt , Crows Nest : Arena , 2012 Z1886582 2012 single work novel crime detective humour 'Tara Sharp is back in this frightening foray into the music industry. Things are a bit hot for Tara Sharp in her home town of Perth, so she jumps at the chance to leave town when a music promoter offers her a gig looking after a difficult musician who's touring Brisbane.

'Though minding musicians isn't Tara's usual line of work, the money is good and she's a sucker for a backstage pass. Respite from her mother - with her not-so-subtle hints about "eligible young men"and "suitable jobs" - is also a plus, as is the time and distance to try to resolve her mixed up romantic life.

'Arriving in "BrisVegas", Tara finds her hands full dealing with the bizarre habits of the "artist", not to mention his crazy fans. And it's not long before she discovers that the music industry can be more cut-throat than she imagined and it can be very dangerous messing with the big boys...' (From the publisher's website.)
1 y separately published work icon Angel Arias Marianne de Pierres , North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2011 Z1898262 2011 novel fantasy young adult science fiction Retra - now called Naif - has escaped from Ixion, the island of ever-night. She doesn't know if her friends on the island survived the battle between the Ripers and the rebels. But she does know that she must return home, behind the sealed walls of Grave, to find out why the Ripers have been seen there talking to the councillors. (Libraries Australia)
1 y separately published work icon Night Creatures Trilogy Marianne de Pierres , 2011 North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2011- Z1775541 2011 series - author novel young adult fantasy
3 3 y separately published work icon Burn Bright Marianne de Pierres , North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2011 Z1775536 2011 single work novel young adult fantasy (taught in 1 units) 'Retra doesn't want to go to Ixion, the island of ever-night. Retra is a Seal - sealed minds, sealed community. She doesn't crave parties and pleasure like all the others. But her brother left for Ixion two years ago, and Retra is determined to find him.

'Braving the pain of her obedience strip to escape the only home she's ever known, Retra finds herself drawn deeper into the intoxicating world of Ixion. Come to me, whispers a voice in her head. Who are the Ripers, the mysterious guardians of Ixion? What are the Night Creatures Retra can see in the shadows? And what happens to those who grow too old for Ixion?

'Retra will find that Ixion has its pleasures - but its secrets are deadly.' (From the publisher's website.)
1 1 y separately published work icon Glitter Rose Marianne de Pierres , Yokine : Twelfth Planet Press , 2010 Z1873006 2010 selected work short story science fiction 'The Glitter Rose Collection features five short stories by Marianne de Pierres - four previously published and one new story. Each copy of this limited edition print run is signed and presented in a beautiful hardbound cover, with internal black and white illustrations.

The Glitter Rose stories are set against the background of Carmine Island (an island reminiscent of Stradbroke Island, Queensland) where a decade ago spores from deep in the ocean blew in, by a freak of nature, and settled on the island. These spores bring fierce allergies to the inhabitants of the island. And maybe other, more sinister effects. As we follow Tinashi's journey of moving to and settling into island life, we get a clearer picture of just what is happening on Carmine Island.

Glitter Rose is named after the glitter rose dusks that happen at certain tides on the island - when the last of sunset has fallen, a strange phosphorescence can be seen on the sands of the beaches. Colourless at first, it rapidly changes to a "carpet of tiny, shining, rose-coloured grains" as the sky darkens.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 Virgin Jackson Marianne de Pierres , 2010 single work short story fantasy
— Appears in: Australis Imaginarium 2010;
1 1 y separately published work icon Transformation Space Marianne de Pierres , London : Orbit , 2010 Z1754750 2010 single work novel science fiction Mira's pregnancy seems to be proceeding at an inhuman pace and the sedate acceptance of this state of affairs by her biozoon, Insigna, is as much an irritation as it is comfort. It seems clear that the extropists' procedures have had an unforeseen effect - but will her child be more than human?
1 3 y separately published work icon Sharp Turn Marianne Delacourt , Crows Nest : Arena , 2010 Z1749578 2010 single work novel crime detective humour 'Tara Sharp is at it again! Things are finally looking up on the work front, which may just mean she'll be able to escape living in her parent's garage. Not only has the owner of a motorcycle racing team put her on retainer to find out who's sabotaging his bikes, but a wealthy 'madam' (of the bordello variety) wants her 'girls' coached on how to read their clients more astutely. But dark clouds are gathering. The word is that local gang lord, Johnny Viaspa, has engaged a hitman known as 'the Finisher' to clean up some 'unfinished business'. And given her previous history with Viaspa, Tara has reason to be concerned.' Source: Libraries Australia (Sighted 13/12/2010).
1 Mama Ailon Marianne de Pierres , 2010 single work short story
— Appears in: Glitter Rose 2010;
1 The Flag Game Marianne de Pierres , 2010 single work short story
— Appears in: Glitter Rose 2010;
1 Moon Flowers at the Ritz Marianne de Pierres , 2010 single work short story
— Appears in: Glitter Rose 2010;
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