Tracey Hawthorne is a writer and editor with a focus on a diverse range of subjects. Her extensive background in publishing has allowed her to cultivate a distinctive voice and a sharp perspective on the literary landscape. Beyond her own writing, Hawthorne is dedicated to mentoring and nurturing emerging talent, contributing to the growth of the literary community.
This series of natural history field guides has been developed in the hope that young people and anyone with a budding interest in natural history will take up the challenge to learn the secrets of Southern Africa's fascinating fauna and flora.
The narrative explores themes of visibility and perception through the mysterious disappearances of two teenage girls and a young woman, each vanishing under starkly contrasting weather conditions. As their loved ones grapple with the shock and uncertainty, they confront the unsettling realization that they may not truly understand the identities and lives of those they thought they knew. This psychological journey reveals hidden truths and challenges the connections between the missing and those left behind.