Cirrus@Austlit

'What happens when you take away hope? How do you force change on a global scale? When a child smiles, all the happiness shows – but under the dirt and grime of a refugee child sometimes a future of possibilities is impossible to see. Imagine you could take some of these abandoned children out of the misery and decay of the refugee camps, place them with caring parents, educate them, then turn them into the most hunted terrorists ever to strike at civilisation.

'Terrorists that attack the very cornerstones of our beliefs-religious, social, economic and political norms we take for granted. Imagine you are thrown back fifty years in time, and suddenly you are forced to live in a world without oil, gas or coal, electronic communication, food, and water, conditions that very much resemble those of a refugee camp.

'The Tears of Blood is a fast paced psychological thriller that takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions, as you first feel for the children and their plight, then join in the hunt with Interpol Section Five to find them and mitigate the absolute terror they have created on an unprecedented scale worldwide.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'In the exciting continuation of the ONCO series, the entity becomes intelligent! 
 

'While attempting to end world hunger, a group of scientists have developed a product that is, in itself, alive. Though fully capable of fulfilling its designed purpose, this product—this creature—is becoming sentient, and dangerous.  Soon, the government sees its potential for use as a biological weapon.

'Colleen Sans, the scientist in charge of researching the entity as it evolves, learns that there’s more to the creature than meets the eye.  Is it really the monster everyone believes?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'What would it take for a domestic farm animal to turn savage? Humans have been consuming meat for centuries. It’s the circle of life. But have we ever considered the other side of the story? Psycho Chicken or The Day the Chicken Clucked is a dark but humorous tale about what finally happens when the chickens have had enough.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Sollo Angstrom and Hans Schmidt are completing a routine inspection of the grounds at the defunct facility when they encounter an unknown life form. As they inspect the object, Schmidt makes contact with it. Thus begins ONCO II, a horrific tale of an uncontrollable life form, the teams of scientists trying to understand it, and the rest of humanity at the mercy of Government Agencies. Follow the characters around the globe as they discover secrets, deceit and heartache. ONCO II is grounded in the Author’s lifelong fascination with scientific study. It is the second installment of this bio-horror trilogy.'

Source: Bookseller's blurb.

'The Butterfly Earrings is a charming story about a Jewish family facing the harsh realities of World War II. As the family makes a plan to split up and leave the country, the children gradually learn how long their parents and grandparents have been preparing for just such a time. The two twin girls, Elsa and Sarah, are given just one birthday gift a special set of exquisite earrings made by their beloved Grandpa Solomon. They are each instructed to carry just one of the unique butterfly earrings so that they will have a way to recognize each other when they are reunited someday. The family has gone to great lengths to persevere, but only time will tell if their efforts and their hope will be enough.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'The world is at the cusp of Armageddon almost realised.... The year 2030 brings with it starving populations well in excess of fifteen billion. Half of whom are living day to day or dying day by day. By 2035, it is estimated that only 25 percent of the world population will have enough food, water, and medical care. 

Onco portrays the very real and imminent spectre of humanity running out of essential resources, eventually precipitating global starvation and its consequences.'

Source: Bookseller's blurb.

'After catching her husband cheating on her, Sue leaves with her two daughters to find a better life. This act is not easy with the years of being taught divorce is never the answer. Sue risks being ostracized by her family in order to protect her daughters, and herself, from any further harm. Sue never expects to find love while breaking all the rules.

The outcast will be seen to grow in faith and courage by those who used her flaws against her. A Test of Faith brings a story about fighting against public scrutiny and having the strength to want something more substantial.'

Source : Publisher's Blurb

A suicide. A secret. To the grave. That was the promise that ten girls made many years ago, and now the time has come when they will be forced to make a choice. Keep the secret and lose their lives, or reveal it and risk the lives of others. Detective Parker Bell has just returned to work after shooting dead a killer, when he and his partner land the case of a young woman abducted by a man who has left a list of clues pointing to nine other women he plans to kill. Throughout the course of the investigation Parker meets Tessa Micah, a potential victim and the most interesting, striking, infuriating woman he has ever met, she awakens something inside of him that he thought was long dead. When Tessa refuses to shed any light on why she is in the sights of a serial killer its up to Parker to find the madman before he can bring his plan to fruition, leaving ten dead women in his wake.

Source: Author's Blurb

'This book is written in three parts. The first part tells the story of my husband as a young boy growing up in Holland during the 1940s and 1950s, his migration with his family to Australia, and their return to Holland after two years. On their return, he joined the merchant navy, traveled the world, jumped ship in Sydney, and worked around Australia until he met me in Perth, Western Australia, in 1965.

'The second part tells my story of growing up in Aboriginal Australia during the 1940s and 1950s, the racist attitudes and policies, working as a nurse s aide, traveling across Australia, and returning to Perth, where I met my husband in 1965.

'The third part tells of our life together, the racism we encountered, raising our five children, traveling across the Nullabour Plain several times, moving around all the time, living in Holland, returning to Australia, me studying in adult education courses, children growing up and getting married, us becoming grandparents, and me completing my doctorate studies and retiring. I have now come out of retirement to work as an associate professor at Curtin University.' (Publication summary)