Holden Sheppard Books

In a small town, everyone thinks they know you: Charlie is a hardcore rocker, who's not as tough as he looks. Hammer is a footy jock with big AFL dreams, and an even bigger ego. Zeke is a shy over-achiever, never macho enough for his family. But all three boys hide who they really are. When the truth is revealed, will it set them free or blow them apart?Invisible Boys is a raw, confronting YA novel, tackling homosexuality, masculinity, anger and suicide with a nuanced and unique perspective. Set in regional Western Australia, the novel follows three sixteen-year-old boys in the throes of coming to terms with their homosexuality in a town where it is invisible – and so are they. Invisible Boys depicts the complexities and trauma of rural gay identity with painful honesty, devastating consequence and, ultimately, hope.

Set in a small country town, the story follows the tumultuous relationship between two teenagers, Nick and Ashlea, who meet at a house party while both under the influence of alcohol. Nick, a binge-drinking redneck, and Ashlea, a spirited party girl, navigate the highs and lows of their reckless lifestyles amidst the vibrant yet chaotic party scene of Geraldton. Their journey explores themes of youth, identity, and the consequences of their choices in a world fueled by alcohol and impulsive decisions.

Levin Ruck, a former warrior mage and hero of Dervine, now finds himself in a stagnant peacetime after years of conflict defending the Kingdom of Flaran. As the Deputy Chief of his village, he grapples with a lack of action and purpose, reflecting on the challenges of transitioning from a life of battle to one of governance and stability. The narrative explores themes of heroism, identity, and the search for meaning in a time of peace.