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The thrilling life of aviation pioneer Bert Hinkler, dubbed 'the most daring man in the world' Grantlee Kieza tells the thrilling story of Bert's life and with it the bigger story of how the world was changed forever by men like Hinkler. Fast paced and revealing, this is an overdue, full blooded...

From the eastern steppes rides Loethar, a ruthless warlord who has united the barbarian tribes into an unstoppable tide. Kingdom after kingdom has fallen before him. Now only one realm stands unconquered: Penraven, the greatest kingdom of the Denova Set. Loethar seeks more than wealth or...

Ten years after Loethar's barbarian conquest, the Denova Set thrives under his rule. The empire is prosperous, united - and uneasy. For despite slaughtering Penraven's royal line, the warlord never claimed the Valisar Enchantment, the legendary power of coercion that would make him truly...

Fifteen years after blood and conquest won him Penraven, Loethar is no longer merely the barbarian tyrant who seized a crown. His rule has brought uneasy peace to the Denova kingdoms. But the past refuses to stay buried. Prince Leonel, the Valisar heir long presumed dead, lives in exile with...

“I couldn't stop reading! Absolutely a triumph!” —Freida McFadden, New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid “Enthralling...it’s a testament to Nugent’s storytelling prowess and gift for well-timed plot twists that, even knowing there’s a train wreck looming, readers...

“I couldn't stop reading! Absolutely a triumph!” —Freida McFadden, New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid “Enthralling...it’s a testament to Nugent’s storytelling prowess and gift for well-timed plot twists that, even knowing there’s a train wreck looming, readers...

From the bestselling author of Devil's Kitchen and Redbelly Crossing. A Penguin audio exclusive, narrated by a full cast. Dr Dave Wickerson has spent his life commanding respect - renowned surgeon, 9/11 medical hero and now a soon-to-be published author. But when his short fuse explodes on a...

The discovery of decades-old human bones in the Tasmanian wilderness reveals tragic connections between the disparate lives of post-war migrants and local workers in a haunting new novel from the author of Fortune. There are animals in the camouflage of undergrowth; they forage this final...

Everybody wants to leave a legacy - through their children, their work or the difference they make in others' lives. But what if you were prevented? What if no-one even remembered you? How far would you go to make your mark on the world? Some lives are simply unforgettable… On an ordinary...

A jargon-free guide to every aspect of politics, from political philosophy to 21st-century activism Discover everything you need to know about political history and thought, and the inner workings of governments around the world with this unique guide. How Politics Works is a comprehensive and...

A serial killer is stalking through Sydney, hell-bent on recreating scenes from the Fabrica, the 16th-century foundation text of modern anatomy. The spate of cold, methodical attacks has the city on edge, but the serial killer may not even be the darkest player in this story. Desperate for a...

A beautiful memoir from John Cook, one of Tasmania's last kerosene lighthouse keepers. A story about madness and wilderness, shining a light onto the vicissitudes of love and nature. 'John Cook's ripping life story exposes Tasmania's old kero-fuelled lighthouses: relentless physically and...

Both had a reason…but which sister killed him? Judith, the younger Rose sister, has always been more successful. After marrying Mark, her sister Katie’s former husband, she finally has it all. The perfect job, apartment, and relationship. The perfect life…until secrets about Mark come to light. Secrets worth killing over. Katie couldn’t be a more total opposite. After her alcoholism ended her marriage, her life began to spiral. And when Mark seeks full custody of their young daughter, Katie has nothing left to lose. So when Mark goes missing in Central Park, all eyes turn to the Rose sisters.

'An Australian classic in the making.' Australian Women's Weekly 'A rich Australian epic.' New York Times 'A masterful examination of loss . . . A remarkable, poignant tale.' Guardian 'A satisfying and superior work of commercial fiction.' The Australian 'A masterful saga well worth the wait...

The gripping, vividly told story of the largest POW escape in the Second World War – organized by an Australian bank clerk, a British jazz pianist and an American spy. In August 1944 the most successful POW escape of the Second World War took place – 106 Allied prisoners were freed from a...

Based on a real-life event, an epic historical novel from the award-winning author of Things in Jars that illuminates the lives of two characters: a girl shipwrecked on an island off Western Australia and, three hundred years later, a boy finding a home with his grandfather on the very same...

“How did I get here?” Something feels wrong, but you can’t quite name it. The brain fog is thick. You’re second-guessing yourself constantly, wondering if you’re overreacting or if this is just what marriage looks like. You need clarity. And that’s exactly what this book offers. In...

Stunning trade paperback edition of Grantlee Kieza's bestselling biography of Australia's greatest general It's December 1918 and the world war is over. General Sir John Monash attends a glittering banquet to dine with the King of England and the likes of Woodrow Wilson, Winston Churchill and...

An unflinching and emotionally insightful debut about cultural identity, homesickness, love and loss. In the five years following his brother's death, Aaron has built himself a life of solitary routines. After moving from Dublin to Boston, and illegally overstaying her visa, Róisín has done...

Shortlisted for the Queensland Literary Awards, Work of State Significance and The University of Queensland Non-Fiction Book Award Shortlisted for the 2025 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, Australian History Winner of the 2025 NSW History Award, Australian History Prize Winner of the 2025...