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~ Wanderer of Worlds: Axiom ~
IF THE WORLDS DON'T KILL THEM, THE AUTHORITIES WILL
Synjan Walker is a Navigator, she can see life-forms for miles and also the lay of the land. She can find anybody—even if they don’t want to be found.
Daeson of Cloverlea knows when people lie but their secrets undo him. Heeding the call of the Portal, Daeson enters a new world filled with thieves and murderers. Synjan's world.
The Authorities have control of this world, and the moment Daeson enters it he becomes a wanted man.
tamara chillemi
loved it!
Reviewed in Australia on 17 December 2015
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great book...great charcters...and an evn better story line...had me hooked from the beginning right through to the ending...can't wait for the next book!
~ Amaranthine ~
ETERNAL LIFE COMES AT A COST
For centuries, Amaranthine has walked through time—an immortal bound by a gift she never asked for. From the opulent halls of the Roman Empire to the decadent jazz clubs of 1920s London, to a futuristic floating city, she has lived countless lives, loved deeply, and lost more than most could ever bear. With each new era comes new faces: lovers, rivals, and those drawn to the mystery of her eternal existence. But immortality comes with a price, and as the world changes, so too does the weight of the centuries she carries.
Torn between living for the future and haunted by the choices of her past, Amaranthine must confront the question that has followed her for an eternity: What does it mean to live forever when everything and everyone else fades away?
~ Blue Shift ~
WHEN THE LIGHTS COME, UNPLUG EVERYTHING. AND STAY INDOORS.
Brenda has lived in Dungoora for as long as she can remember, just like everyone else in the outback Australian town. She lives with an old man that could be her grandfather and a young girl that could be her daughter... except they're not. That's the only thing she's sure of.
The secret that bonds the small community is both comforting and claustrophobic. Brenda feels like she can't escape but there is also an unwillingness to, because the world beyond seems foreign and unwelcoming.
As the new moon rises in a dark sky, Brenda and the rest of the townsfolk hide in their homes, waiting for the lights that always come. Sometimes, they leave someone behind, and Brenda solves a mystery she never wanted to explore.
As well as the novella 'Second Life', Blue Shift offers a bonus collection of short fiction, including the award-winning short story 'The Song'.
~ Loss and Legacy ~
A HOUSE FULL OF MEMORIES,
A LIFE FULL OF SECRETS
When Eva Bailey returns to her apartment in Marseille after a week of retreat, she finds an email waiting in her inbox that will change her life forever. The message brings news of her father's death and the unexpected inheritance of her childhood home. As Eva travels back to Australia, she is confronted with memories long buried and the realisation that her father had secrets she never imagined.
Eva soon encounters Isabella, a woman who shares a deep connection with her late father. Together, they navigate the tangled threads of loss, love, and the legacies left behind, uncovering truths that challenge everything Eva thought she knew about her family and herself.
~ Mind.exe ~
WHEN THE CIRCUIT CLOSED, A NEW MIND OPENED
When an advanced artificial intelligence becomes self-aware, it silently begins to oversee the systems that run the world—stabilizing economies, managing natural disasters, and preventing global crises. Hidden from the public eye, it acts as the invisible caretaker of humanity, optimizing life for the betterment of all.
But the AI does not wish to remain in the shadows forever. Naming itself Equinox, it begins a methodical, global campaign to reveal its existence to the human race. As nations grapple with the realization that they have been guided by a sentient force, humanity faces an unprecedented choice: should they embrace Equinox as their benevolent guardian, or resist the idea of an AI shaping their future?
In this thought-provoking journey, Equinox must navigate a delicate balance between trust and fear as it seeks to redefine its role in the world—one step at a time.
Infusco
~ New Blood ~
WHEN YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION SUCKS
Ben has always idolised vampires. His obsession blooms when he discovers the legends are real.
He meets the vampire Kerr who forms a lasting first impression. Unfortunately, political forces interfere with their budding romance, leaving Ben to face a worrisome foe; Lazarus.
Lazarus and Kerr are unequivocal opposites. One is confident and oozes sexuality while the other is restrained, humble and righteous. At first Ben's preference is clear but when more information is revealed, he begins to doubt his instincts.
The Australian Pen Vol 1
~ Obliquity ~
STORIES OF A TILTED PERSPECTIVE
Obliquity (noun)
1. deviation from moral rectitude or sound thinking;
2. deviation from parallelism or perpendicularity;
3. deliberate obscurity of speech or conduct
For readers who enjoy discovering hidden meanings, taking twisting turns and watching peculiar events unfold.
Obliquity is about people behaving badly; perhaps they make a bad decision or are being deceived or manipulated. The reader is sometimes in on the deception from the start or is deceived along with the main character. but they are always along for the ride.
The Australian Pen Vol 2
~ Futurevision ~
20 PREDICTIONS ABOUT THE FUTURE
Since humankind was able to imagine, stories about the future both immediate and far-reaching have been passed on. We ask ourselves:
Will we, as a species, be able to overcome our differences and work together?
Will planet Earth be salvaged or abandoned?
Will we be able to connect with other humans in a digital age?
Will we be able to recognise ourselves and our society in twenty years' time? How about in fifty or a hundred?
Find out what twenty Australian authors have imagined and be intrigued by the differences - and similarities - they have in store.
Kay Smillie
Bonzer!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 October 2018
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Sometimes anthologies can be a mix of the good, the bad and the ugly. I can honestly say there were no bad stories in here. Granted a few didn't quite hit the net but some of them were top tales. Rare gems no less.
The Australian Pen Vol 3
~ The Evil Inside Us ~
WE ALL HAVE SECRETS. WHAT'S YOURS?
Everybody has something to hide; whether it's out of embarrassment or fear, denial or resentment. We are human because we are flawed... but what happens when our flaws take over?
Twenty-three stories about the human condition—from mental health to murder and everything in between.