Stories that stay with you
January – june 2022
January 2022
Resurrection Bay Emma Viskic THRILLER | $9.99 | 9781760687229
The riveting and multi-award-winning first novel in the Caleb Zelic series Description: Caleb Zelic may be deaf, but he knows how to read people better than anyone. When his childhood friend is brutally murdered, Caleb vows to find the killer. But this leads him back to his hometown of Resurrection Bay. And it’s here he learns that everyone – including his murdered friend – is hiding something …
Praise:
‘Grabs you by the throat and never slackens its hold’ CHRISTOS TSIOLKAS, author of The Slap ‘A stunning debut’ THE TIMES ‘Outstanding, gripping and violent’ GUARDIAN ‘A plot-driven thriller that is not for the faint-hearted’ THE AGE ‘On par with some of the heavyweights of crime writing’ SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
About the Author: Emma Viskic’s critically acclaimed Caleb Zelic series has been published worldwide. Resurrection Bay won the 2016 Ned Kelly Award for Best First Fiction and an unprecedented three Davitt Awards. The highly anticipated fourth book in the series, Those Who Perish, will be released in March 2022.
February 2022
Bear, Lion or Wolf:
How Understanding Your Sleep-type Could Change Your Life
Olivia Arezzolo NON-FICTION | $29.99 | 9781760686987
Are you a bear, lion or wolf? Discover the secret to a great night’s sleep Description: •D iscover your sleep chronotype (bear, lion or wolf) and understand your body clock morning, noon and night.
•A ccording to the Sleep Health Foundation, more than half of adult Australians suffer from chronic sleep symptoms. Based upon clinical research, sleep expert Olivia will teach you how to live a happier and more productive life using her measured, sensible and helpful tips.
• F ind out which animal chronotype you are, take in Olivia’s effective advice, and try out the 28-day plan to not just improve sleep but reduce stress and boost productivity.
About the Author: Olivia Arezzolo is Australia’s go-to sleep expert. Her primary mission is to improve the lives of others, inside and out, through sleep. She holds multiple qualifications and is based in Sydney, Australia.
March 2022
Those Who Perish Emma Viskic THRILLER | $29.99 | 9781760686772
An addictive new thriller from multi-award-winning author Emma Viskic Description: Deaf PI Caleb Zelic has always been an outsider, estranged from family and friends. But when he receives a text that his brother, Anton, is in danger, Caleb sees it as a chance at redemption. He tracks Anton down to a remote, wind-punished island, where secrets run deep and resentments deeper. When a killer starts terrorising the isolated community, the brothers must rely on each other like never before. But trust comes at a deadly price …
About the Author: Emma Viskic’s critically acclaimed Caleb Zelic novels have been published worldwide. The series has won numerous prizes, including a Ned Kelly Award and an unprecedented five Davitt Awards.
cover coming soon
April 2022
The Girls of Lake Evelyn Averil Kenny FICTION | $32.99 | 9781760686772
What really happened to the girls of Lake Evelyn? Description: When Vivienne George decides she can’t go through with her high-society wedding, she flees to a tiny town in North Queensland. Hidden away in a secluded lodge, she spends her days swimming in the beautiful lake nearby. It may seem like the perfect place to escape her troubles, but there’s something about the lake which puts Vivienne on edge. When she meets local girl Josie Monash, Vivienne learns about the curse which has plagued the town for years … Is there any truth in the legend of the girls of Lake Evelyn? And how will Vivienne find the life she’s always wanted when her past comes back to haunt her? Praise for Those Hamilton Sisters: ‘The vividly painted characters remain long after the final page’ TEA COOPER ‘Engrossing, warm and captivating, much like its exotic Far North setting’ CAIRNS POST
About the Author: Averil Kenny grew up on a dairy farm and began work in the tourism industry at a young age. She currently lives in Far North Queensland with her husband and four children. Her first novel, Those Hamilton Sisters, was released in 2020 and has been published in the UK and Sweden.
cover coming soon
May 2022
Forty Favours the Brave Lise Carlaw & Sarah Wills NON-FICTION | $32.99 | 9781760686970
Reimagine life in your forties Description: • Based on their hugely successful podcast Forty, Lise and Sarah share their own (often hilarious) experiences of entering their forties, as well as a sleek collection of advice and stories from high-profile Australian women, including Mia Freedman, Clare Bowditch, Paula Joye, Justine Cullen, Pia Miranda, Catriona Rowntree, Meshel Laurie, Taryn Brumfitt, Kathy Lette, Yumi Stynes, Sarah Wilson and more.
• Forty Favours the Brave is the ultimate coming-of-age reading for any women approaching (or in) her forties: a ‘badge of honour’ book brimming with wit, honesty and relatable ‘aha!’ moments.
About the Authors: Blasting onto the Australian media scene together in 2017, Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills are a duo with a difference. They were co-hosts of the Gold Coast Breakfast show on the HIT Network for a year before focusing on their National Early Breakfast show in 2020. In May 2021, they moved to a new afternoon daily show, airing daily at 2pm on LiSTNR. They also launched a hugely successful podcast Forty, which is a weekly series celebrating the life lessons and stories of popular Australian women in their forties. It is now in its fourth season.
cover coming soon
June 2022
Cave Diver Sequel [title tbc] Jake Avila ACTION | $29.99 | 9781760687311
A priceless fortune. A daring rescue mission. Description: Acclaimed cave diver Rob Nash is trying to build a new partnership – in life and business – with gutsy American doctor Mia Carter, but he’s still haunted by the death of his former wife. When the pair are called out to a remote Antarctic island to rescue a scientist who’s been trapped by a volcanic landslide, it’s an eery echo of the past. Almost forty years ago, a geologist and her assistant disappeared from the area in very similar conditions … On the island, Nash and Carter find themselves embroiled in a decades-old mystery involving a Russian billionaire, a legendary cache of 17th-century diamonds and the missing geologist. The stakes are high and Nash and Carter disagree about the best approach. But with the volcano reawakening and killers who will stop at nothing on their heels, can they work together before it’s too late?
About the Author: Jake Avila is a full-time writer with a background in freelance journalism, writing on politics, culture, technology and sport. His first novel, Cave Diver, won the Clive Cussler AWC Grandmaster Award in 2019 and the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize in 2020.
2021 highlights
DAUGHTER OF THE RIVER COUNTRY
THREE SISTERS
Dianne O’Brien with Sue Williams
ISBN: 9781760686765
ISBN: 9781760686574 From a victim of the Stolen Generations comes a remarkable memoir of abuse, survival – and ultimately hope.
Heather Morris The breath-taking new novel from the author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka’s Journey, based on a powerful true story of hope and survival.
‘A compelling piece of storytelling. The life story of Dianne O’Brien inspires. It is a story about the power of love and staying the course.’ LINDA BURNEY MP
Watch the trailer here
Watch the trailer here
2021 highlights
ACTING UP
FIND YOUR LIGHT:
Lynne McGranger
Learning to Accept & Embrace Yourself
ISBN: 9781760686789 With humour, honesty and self-deprecating charm, one of Australia’s best known TV actresses spills the beans on life – both on-screen and off.
‘Warm, wise and witty!’ WENDY HARMER
‘Honest, warm and hilarious – this will have you in stitches!’
HOME AND AWAY’S ADA NICODEMOU
‘I devoured this book. I laughed, I cried, I related hard. Lynne is a born storyteller.’ SALLY HEPWORTH, AUTHOR OF THE GOOD SISTER
‘Interesting, entertaining, and very much affifirming.’
KYLE PERRY, AUTHOR OF THE DEEP
Olivia Molly Rogers ISBN: 9781760686642 Miss Universe Australia 2017 opens up about her mental health struggles, and shares the helpful mantras, tips and tools she’s used to heal, have a healthy relationship with food and embrace her body.
‘Candid, generous and heartfelt’ MICHELLE ANDREWS & ZARA McDONALD, CREATORS OF THE PODCAST SHAMELESS
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January – june 2022