In the far future, the world is divided into two cultures, each controlled by the mysterious and powerful Commission. One person finds a route between the two cultures — what he discovers changes everything and threatens more than his life.
Terry Dowling Books
Terry Dowling is a masterfully versatile Australian author whose works expertly weave together the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. His prose is celebrated for its depth, complexity, and ability to evoke powerful emotions, often blurring genre lines with a subtle touch of the fantastic. Dowling's narratives are known for their intricate construction and immersive atmosphere, drawing readers into elaborate worlds and compelling plots. His distinctive style and capacity for crafting both terrifying and wondrous scenes have earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated global readership.
Basic Black
- 366 pages
- 13 hours of reading
X6 - A Novellanthology
- 640 pages
- 23 hours of reading
This anthology showcases six captivating novellas from Australia's leading speculative fiction authors, including Margo Lanagan's award-winning "Sea-Hearts" and Paul Haines' acclaimed "Wives." Each story invites readers to explore imaginative realms beyond reality, blending unique narratives and themes. Recognized as a Locus Magazine 'Recommended Read' of 2009, this collection highlights the talent and creativity of contemporary Australian writers, making it a standout in the genre.
Make Believe
- 366 pages
- 13 hours of reading
A group of ramblers are taken to an idyllic other world. But things are not so simple and they find themselves at the centre of a battle between opposing spirits.
Hugo Award winning editor, and horror legend, Ellen Datlow presents a terrifying and chilling horror anthology of original short stories exploring the endless terrors of winter solstice traditions across the globe, featuring chillers by Tananarive Due, Stephen Graham Jones, Alma Katsu and many more.
Only seven Nationals have won Hero Colours and fine sandships from the rival tribes that rule Australia a thousand years from now. We join the Blue Captain, Tom Tyson, and his crew aboard the magnificent kite-drawn charvolant Rynosseros as he strives to discover his true identity in a world of strange and dangerous desert states, orbiting battle stations, mind war and the most bizarre terraforming and genetic experiments imaginable. We travel with Tom to the islands of the Inland Sea, to the great fighting ground of the Air, to deserted carnivals, haunted artists' colonies, fire-chess contests and the abandoned arcologies of the interior, all while searching for clues to the meaning of the three signs he carries with him from his time in the Madhouse. That is the great mystery here, and Tom's search to discover who he is, and why he has come to be in this place at this time is one of the most memorable journeys in modern fantastic fiction. Publisher