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Kirsty Eagar

    Kirsty Eagar's writing delves into the depths of the human psyche and the natural world, often with a distinct coastal influence. Her style is frequently characterized as evocative and sensitive, exploring themes of identity, longing, and connection to the environment. Through her narratives, she shares a profound understanding of human emotions and the world around us, offering readers a unique and engaging literary experience. Eagar approaches her craft with deep empathy and passion, making her stories resonate and linger with readers.

    Saltwater Vampires
    Raw Blue
    Night Beach
    • Night Beach

      • 300 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Shortlisted for the Western Australian Premier's Literary Awards in Young Adult fiction, this book explores compelling themes relevant to today's youth. It delves into the complexities of growing up, identity, and personal challenges, offering a relatable narrative that resonates with young readers. The characters are vividly portrayed, each facing their own struggles and triumphs, making for an engaging and thought-provoking read. This recognition highlights its significance in contemporary literature for young adults.

      Night Beach
    • Raw Blue

      • 280 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      3.9(103)Add rating

      YA. Aust'n. A contemporary novel from an Australian author about a compulsive surfer, Carly. Working late shifts in a kitchen, renting alone and trying to get by, she only feels alive when she's on the ocean. But she can't surf forever.

      Raw Blue
    • He looked to the sky, praying for rain, a downpour, some sign from the heavens that he should refuse the abomination contained in that flask. But all he saw was the bloated white face of the moon smiling down on him …And the sky around it was cold and clear and black …They made their circle of blood. And only the moon witnessed the slaughter that followed.For Jamie Mackie, summer holidays in the coastal town of Rocky Head mean surfing, making money, and good times at the local music festival. But this year, vampires are on the festival’s line-up … fulfilling a pact made on the wreck of the Batavia, four hundred years ago. If their plans succeed, nobody in Rocky Head will survive to see out the new year.Page-turning and suspenseful, Saltwater Vampires is a distinctly Australian vampire thriller.

      Saltwater Vampires