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This Australian Story:
Genre: Australian Fiction
Sex drugs and Rock & Roll.
No worries mate I’ve got the lot.
Meet Mr Hedonistic.
He loses it all only to discover what life means to him.
This Australian finds death the best time of his life.
Thoughtful and compelling Australian literary fiction…
Head Grenade
Genre: Speculative Fiction
Manny never asked to be different, to have a power that could bring the dead back to life. But when he resurrected his dead goldfish as a child, he knew he was cursed with an inexplicable power.
Now, decades later, he’s working in a Brisbane hospital, surrounded by a cast of oddball characters who make his ordinary life feel anything but. His doomsday-prepping aunt, his unravelling housemate, and his new animal-activist girlfriend who’s immune to pain, quickly complicate his life. But things take a sinister turn when a nefarious individual starts hunting him down, determined to uncover his secrets.
This Australian Story:
Genre: Australian Fiction
Sex drugs and Rock & Roll.
No worries mate I’ve got the lot.
Meet Mr Hedonistic.
He loses it all only to discover what life means to him.
This Australian finds death the best time of his life.
Thoughtful and compelling Australian literary fiction…
Head Grenade
Genre: Speculative Fiction
Manny never asked to be different, to have a power that could bring the dead back to life. But when he resurrected his dead goldfish as a child, he knew he was cursed with an inexplicable power.
Now, decades later, he’s working in a Brisbane hospital, surrounded by a cast of oddball characters who make his ordinary life feel anything but. His doomsday-prepping aunt, his unravelling housemate, and his new animal-activist girlfriend who’s immune to pain, quickly complicate his life. But things take a sinister turn when a nefarious individual starts hunting him down, determined to uncover his secrets.
Reviews for This Australian Story:
‘A captivating book. Topical, folkloric, lyrical, emotional, unselfconsciously Australian, rich in character with a distinctive voice. Treat yourself by reading this wonderfully crafted story. Has echoes of a theatrical piece. A serious contribution to Australian literature.’ Peter Long, Author
‘Stylish and suburban, this book caught my attention with its unique prose and intriguing characters. The struggles of our leads here are so relatable and heartbreaking, their chemistry is fraught and sizzling, and the fact that they keep fighting for a better ending then the one they first got really captures that ‘never back down’ Aussie grit. Couldn’t rate it higher.’ Nita Delgado, Editor & Reviewer
‘Literary fiction that expertly portrays quintessential Australian culture of decades past. This writer has a distinctive style, and it makes for a captivating and thought-provoking read.’ Cate Sawyer, Author
‘Here is a novella that celebrates Australia all its grandness and minute detail, from TimTams to spectacular night skies.’ Dr Paul Williams, University of the Sunshine Coast
‘A gritty tale of a man forced to reckon with himself and his past when his future is no longer promised. This Australian Story is bursting at the seams with deeply layered characters, Aussie humour, and an individual and unique writing style that lends itself to this quirky setting.’ Meesha Whittam, Reviewer
‘Brimming with Aussie flavour. A fine narrative on life’s challenges.’ Morgan Price, Reviewer
Reviews for Head Grenade:
'Head Grenade is full of pop-culture references, which makes Henderson’s writing feel knowledgeable; his experiences within the Brisbane music scene at a younger age, now, clearly informs his writing career. This results in a fully fleshed-out storyline with many aspects that almost anyone could relate to. This is a novel that is going to hit the Australian book market by storm – a must-read for fiction readers looking for a fresh voice and a fresh story.' Lillian O’Neil, Reviewer
'Dare I say it – this could be Australia’s next big author. So much raw talent for a debut. This book is surprising and funny. I highly recommend.' Cate Sawyer, Author
'Head Grenade is a hilarious, relatable, intriguing jump into the mind of a young adult trying to just live a life in Brisbane. The narration takes everything on the chin, from increasingly niche restaurants to mysterious backstories to the general stresses of life, roommates, and The Valley, all with a quirky deadpan, a host of interesting characters, and a growing thriller aspect that keeps an edge of tension to the mundane.' Nita Delgado, Editor
'"Everyone could do with a near-death experience.” From the corner of Edward and Adelaide in Brisbane, Troy Henderson’s debut novel, Head Grenade, is a genre-bending thriller peppered with comedy, street philosophy, science fiction, and romance right here on our own turf. Love in all its forms alights in darkness and memory—and not even the doomsday preppers are ready for this!' L. E. Daniels, Author of 'Serpent’s Wake: A Tale for the Bitten'
'This fascinating yet relatable novel is packed with colourful characters and a thrilling plot. Henderson’s evocative, often satirical, writing style brings this coming of age tale to life with a thick coating of dark humour.' Seanna Burnett, Editor and Writer
Reviews for This Australian Story:
‘A captivating book. Topical, folkloric, lyrical, emotional, unselfconsciously Australian, rich in character with a distinctive voice. Treat yourself by reading this wonderfully crafted story. Has echoes of a theatrical piece. A serious contribution to Australian literature.’ Peter Long, Author
‘Stylish and suburban, this book caught my attention with its unique prose and intriguing characters. The struggles of our leads here are so relatable and heartbreaking, their chemistry is fraught and sizzling, and the fact that they keep fighting for a better ending then the one they first got really captures that ‘never back down’ Aussie grit. Couldn’t rate it higher.’ Nita Delgado, Editor & Reviewer
‘Literary fiction that expertly portrays quintessential Australian culture of decades past. This writer has a distinctive style, and it makes for a captivating and thought-provoking read.’ Cate Sawyer, Author
‘Here is a novella that celebrates Australia all its grandness and minute detail, from TimTams to spectacular night skies.’ Dr Paul Williams, University of the Sunshine Coast
‘A gritty tale of a man forced to reckon with himself and his past when his future is no longer promised. This Australian Story is bursting at the seams with deeply layered characters, Aussie humour, and an individual and unique writing style that lends itself to this quirky setting.’ Meesha Whittam, Reviewer
‘Brimming with Aussie flavour. A fine narrative on life’s challenges.’ Morgan Price, Reviewer
Reviews for Head Grenade:
'Head Grenade is full of pop-culture references, which makes Henderson’s writing feel knowledgeable; his experiences within the Brisbane music scene at a younger age, now, clearly informs his writing career. This results in a fully fleshed-out storyline with many aspects that almost anyone could relate to. This is a novel that is going to hit the Australian book market by storm – a must-read for fiction readers looking for a fresh voice and a fresh story.' Lillian O’Neil, Reviewer
'Dare I say it – this could be Australia’s next big author. So much raw talent for a debut. This book is surprising and funny. I highly recommend.' Cate Sawyer, Author
'Head Grenade is a hilarious, relatable, intriguing jump into the mind of a young adult trying to just live a life in Brisbane. The narration takes everything on the chin, from increasingly niche restaurants to mysterious backstories to the general stresses of life, roommates, and The Valley, all with a quirky deadpan, a host of interesting characters, and a growing thriller aspect that keeps an edge of tension to the mundane.' Nita Delgado, Editor
'"Everyone could do with a near-death experience.” From the corner of Edward and Adelaide in Brisbane, Troy Henderson’s debut novel, Head Grenade, is a genre-bending thriller peppered with comedy, street philosophy, science fiction, and romance right here on our own turf. Love in all its forms alights in darkness and memory—and not even the doomsday preppers are ready for this!' L. E. Daniels, Author of 'Serpent’s Wake: A Tale for the Bitten'
'This fascinating yet relatable novel is packed with colourful characters and a thrilling plot. Henderson’s evocative, often satirical, writing style brings this coming of age tale to life with a thick coating of dark humour.' Seanna Burnett, Editor and Writer
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