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From haunted shores to steamy cane fields, danger and desire run deep. Dive into two thrillers where every glance hides a secret and every secret could be deadly. The Woman in the Waves and Under Silkwood has your next reading date night sorted. The perfect gift for the thrill seeking couple.
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The Woman in the Waves:
Genre: Suspenseful Historical Fiction
There’s something sinister lurking in the waves…
It’s 1921 in Widow’s Peak, a gloomy fishing village on the south coast of New South Wales. Nineteen-year-old Missy Green fills her days helping her fisherman father on his trawler, and spending time with her grandfather, the town’s reclusive lighthouse keeper. It’s a dreary existence. Everything in her sea salt-soaked life is upended, though, when she glimpses something in the water – a mermaid ominously staring at her.
When Missy discovers the dead body of a woman washed up on shore, her disturbing hallucinations of the mermaid gather steam.
Missy must navigate the treacherous waters of her secret-filled town while attempting not to drown in the recesses of her mind, and the eyes of a handsome detective…
Under Silkwood:
Genre: Domestic Noir / Thriller Mystery
Darcy Grant, graduate teacher, arrives in steamy Far North Queensland in the 1980's to take up his first teaching job. Struggling with the frontier lifestyle, Darcy is drawn to a mother figure at the school, Frances Russo.
Through Frances, he is welcomed to Silkwood, a tiny cane-farming hamlet. The Sicilian immigrants are friendly, but wary of the southern outsider.
Darcy relies on rules and order, just like in his classroom, but he finds the power of attraction is greater. He takes a dangerous path within a community where honour is defended, while his actions trigger retaliation for unfinished family business.
The Woman in the Waves:
Genre: Suspenseful Historical Fiction
There’s something sinister lurking in the waves…
It’s 1921 in Widow’s Peak, a gloomy fishing village on the south coast of New South Wales. Nineteen-year-old Missy Green fills her days helping her fisherman father on his trawler, and spending time with her grandfather, the town’s reclusive lighthouse keeper. It’s a dreary existence. Everything in her sea salt-soaked life is upended, though, when she glimpses something in the water – a mermaid ominously staring at her.
When Missy discovers the dead body of a woman washed up on shore, her disturbing hallucinations of the mermaid gather steam.
Missy must navigate the treacherous waters of her secret-filled town while attempting not to drown in the recesses of her mind, and the eyes of a handsome detective…
Under Silkwood:
Genre: Domestic Noir / Thriller Mystery
Darcy Grant, graduate teacher, arrives in steamy Far North Queensland in the 1980's to take up his first teaching job. Struggling with the frontier lifestyle, Darcy is drawn to a mother figure at the school, Frances Russo.
Through Frances, he is welcomed to Silkwood, a tiny cane-farming hamlet. The Sicilian immigrants are friendly, but wary of the southern outsider.
Darcy relies on rules and order, just like in his classroom, but he finds the power of attraction is greater. He takes a dangerous path within a community where honour is defended, while his actions trigger retaliation for unfinished family business.
Reviews for The Woman in the Waves:
‘The depth of characters, the atmospheric setting, and the wonderful storytelling makes The Woman in the Waves a must-read!’ Leanne Quinn
‘This utterly compelling book has such a haunting, gothic atmosphere. I felt bewitched by it long after I’d finished reading.’ Lorna Peplow
‘That rare combination of lyrical prose with propulsive plot. The beauty and power of the landscape and Missy’s stake in myth and legend will stay with me for a long time.’ Lindsey Armstrong
‘Salty, strange and haunting, The Woman in the Waves blends myth, legend, history and intrigue with just the right amount of darkness. Like a cold, cruel sea, this book will make you shiver.’ Kell Woods, author of After the Forest and Upon a Starlit Tide
‘The Woman in the Waves is a haunting story that weaves a tale of mystery, love, and the relentless pull of the past. Set in the atmospheric post-war town of Widow's Peak, readers are immersed in the life of Missy, a young woman grappling with her family's secrets and her own inner demons. Through skilful prose, Camille Booker cleverly explores the depths of human emotion and the complex interplay between reality and imagination. Missy's poignant journey, set against the backdrop of the enigmatic sea, is both heart-wrenching and intriguing, resonating long after the final page is turned.’ Lauren Chater, author of The Beauties and The Lace Weaver
‘An eerie, beautiful book that transports you to another time and place. From the first page I knew I was in the hands of a great storyteller.’ Sophie Stern
Reviews for Under Silkwood:
‘Rich in atmospheric detail, Under Silkwood — set among the brooding cane fields of 1980s Far North Queensland — hums with humid, sticky tension, sexual longing, and long-held resentments. Drawn with genuine humanity and warmth, Bourke’s cast of characters, outsiders and insiders alike, make this unforgettable tale of Far North treachery, betrayal, love and revenge,’ Melanie Myers, Author.
‘It’s so important to tell the stories of Queensland’s diverse community, including our Italian communities, to the rest of the world. Bourke’s characters spring to life fully formed and engaging in this immersive and sensual tale. His compelling narrative unfolds with great effect against a backdrop of the vivid, colourful landscape of the North.’ David Hinchliffe, artist, writer, and former Brisbane Deputy Mayor.
‘A wonderful, engaging story combining the majesty and malevolence of Queensland’s northern frontier in the 1980s.’ John Vandeleur, reviewer, former FNQ resident.
‘Equal parts gripping, salacious and beautiful, Under Silkwood dives deep into the tensions between desire, duty and family expectation. Set against the intoxicating backdrop of Far North Queensland's Sicilian community, this is a story of forbidden romance, and the strength of a mother's love. A bold debut novel that leaves your mind lingering in the steamy tropics long after the final page.’ Rebecca Barkman, Reviewer.
‘I was gripped from the first page, drawn in by the characters, landscape and the storyline which enthrals and surprises. The story provides a great testament to the character and resilience of farming communities of Far North Queensland, mixed with Italian passion and fury.’ Josie Caltabiano, reviewer, with Sicilian, and FNQ ancestry.
Reviews for The Woman in the Waves:
‘The depth of characters, the atmospheric setting, and the wonderful storytelling makes The Woman in the Waves a must-read!’ Leanne Quinn
‘This utterly compelling book has such a haunting, gothic atmosphere. I felt bewitched by it long after I’d finished reading.’ Lorna Peplow
‘That rare combination of lyrical prose with propulsive plot. The beauty and power of the landscape and Missy’s stake in myth and legend will stay with me for a long time.’ Lindsey Armstrong
‘Salty, strange and haunting, The Woman in the Waves blends myth, legend, history and intrigue with just the right amount of darkness. Like a cold, cruel sea, this book will make you shiver.’ Kell Woods, author of After the Forest and Upon a Starlit Tide
‘The Woman in the Waves is a haunting story that weaves a tale of mystery, love, and the relentless pull of the past. Set in the atmospheric post-war town of Widow's Peak, readers are immersed in the life of Missy, a young woman grappling with her family's secrets and her own inner demons. Through skilful prose, Camille Booker cleverly explores the depths of human emotion and the complex interplay between reality and imagination. Missy's poignant journey, set against the backdrop of the enigmatic sea, is both heart-wrenching and intriguing, resonating long after the final page is turned.’ Lauren Chater, author of The Beauties and The Lace Weaver
‘An eerie, beautiful book that transports you to another time and place. From the first page I knew I was in the hands of a great storyteller.’ Sophie Stern
Reviews for Under Silkwood:
‘Rich in atmospheric detail, Under Silkwood — set among the brooding cane fields of 1980s Far North Queensland — hums with humid, sticky tension, sexual longing, and long-held resentments. Drawn with genuine humanity and warmth, Bourke’s cast of characters, outsiders and insiders alike, make this unforgettable tale of Far North treachery, betrayal, love and revenge,’ Melanie Myers, Author.
‘It’s so important to tell the stories of Queensland’s diverse community, including our Italian communities, to the rest of the world. Bourke’s characters spring to life fully formed and engaging in this immersive and sensual tale. His compelling narrative unfolds with great effect against a backdrop of the vivid, colourful landscape of the North.’ David Hinchliffe, artist, writer, and former Brisbane Deputy Mayor.
‘A wonderful, engaging story combining the majesty and malevolence of Queensland’s northern frontier in the 1980s.’ John Vandeleur, reviewer, former FNQ resident.
‘Equal parts gripping, salacious and beautiful, Under Silkwood dives deep into the tensions between desire, duty and family expectation. Set against the intoxicating backdrop of Far North Queensland's Sicilian community, this is a story of forbidden romance, and the strength of a mother's love. A bold debut novel that leaves your mind lingering in the steamy tropics long after the final page.’ Rebecca Barkman, Reviewer.
‘I was gripped from the first page, drawn in by the characters, landscape and the storyline which enthrals and surprises. The story provides a great testament to the character and resilience of farming communities of Far North Queensland, mixed with Italian passion and fury.’ Josie Caltabiano, reviewer, with Sicilian, and FNQ ancestry.
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