Books from Text Publishing

The Mask of Destiny: the billionaire series book III
By Richard Newsome
The police have finally caught the evil murderer Sir Mason Green.
The Accident
By Kate Hendrick
The moving stories of three teenagers going through crucial changes—before, after and around the accident—show how random actions acquire significance.
Warning: The Story of Cyclone Tracy
By Sophie Cunningham
From the quiet stirring of the service-station bunting that heralded the catastrophe to the wholesale slaughter of the dogs that followed it, Cunningham brings to the tale a novelist’s eye for detail and an exhilarating narrative drive.
City of Trees: Essays on Life, Death and the Need for a Forest
By Sophie Cunningham
A rich and insightful collection of personal essays about life, death and our connection to the environment from bestselling Australian author Sophie Cunningham now in a new format edition
The Restorer
By Michael Sala
This is powerful and poetic fiction that showcases a writer at the height of his powers.’ Judges’ Report, Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards, 2018 ‘The standout novel for me was Michael Sala’s ferocious family drama The Restorer.
Uprising: Walking the Southern Alps of New Zealand
By Nic Low
... land remained took up more and more of Ihaia's life. His correspondence ... land. When European settlement had begun in earnest, from 1840 onwards, the ... rebellion and had their lands confiscated, while settlers who fought against ...
How to Be Happy: A Memoir of Love, Sex and Teenage Confusion
By David Burton
How to Be Happy says “here’s the path I took, hope it helps”.’ Books & Publishing ‘I’m blown away by Burton’s raw honesty and admirable wit.’ Alpha Reader ‘A fast-paced read that reminded me of one of my favourite memoirs, ...
The War that Saved My Life
By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Or will Ada and her brother fall back into the cruel hands of their mother? This masterful work of historical fiction is equal parts adventure and a moving tale of family and identity—a classic in the making.
The Second Son: Winner of the 2021 Best Debut Crime Fiction Ned Kelly Award
By Loraine Peck
Winner of the 2021 Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Fiction, The Second Son takes readers on a exhilarating ride on the mean streets of Western Sydney
The Snow Kimono
By Mark Henshaw
Two days later, a stranger comes knocking on his door. Set in Paris and Japan, The Snow Kimono tells the stories of Inspector Jovert, former Professor of Law Tadashi Omura, and his one-time friend the writer Katsuo Ikeda.
What the Light Hides
By Mette Jakobsen
... the doorway wearing his Thomas the Tank Engine pyjamas and my heart begins to pound. He has grown since I last saw him. His blond hair catches the light and for a moment I am filled with wild jealousy. I want Ben back. I want my life back, ...
The Childhood of Jesus
By J. M. Coetzee
And David? He wants to find his mother too but he also wants to understand where he is and how he fits in. He is a boy who is always asking questions. The Childhood of Jesus is not like any other novel you have read.
The Fringe Dwellers: Text Classics
By Nene Gare
Set in a remote area of Western Australia, The Fringe Dwellers is the story of two part-Aboriginal sisters, Noonah and Trilby, who live in a family camp on the fringe of white society. Noonah accepts her position—but Trilby refuses to.
Two Steps Forward
By Graeme Simsion, Anne Buist
This is sure to be loved by fans of The Rosie Project and it’s enough to put the Camino at the top of your travel wishlist.’ Herald Sun Zoe, a sometime artist, is from California. Martin, an engineer, is from Yorkshire.
Dangerous to Know: Natalie King, Forensic Psychiatrist
By Anne Buist
Natalie King is back: back from a stay on the psych ward.
Anaesthesia: The Gift of Oblivion and the Mystery of Consciousness
By Kate Cole-Adams
This book is about what happens in between. Until a hundred and seventy years ago many people chose death over the ordeal of surgery. Now hundreds of thousands undergo operations every day. Anaesthesia has made it possible.
Myself When Young: Text Classics
By Henry Handel Richardson
The unfinished autobiography of one of the great Australian novelists—Henry Handel Richardson, the pen name of Ethel F. Lindesay Robertson.
Lillipilly Hill: Text Classics
By Eleanor Spence
... Jamberoo Road A Schoolmaster A Cedar—Cutter The Nothing Place Time to go Home The Travels ofHermann The October Child A Candle for St Antony The Seventh Pebble The Left Overs Me and [eshua Miranda Going Home Mary and Frances: A Story ...
Life & Times of Michael K
By J. M. Coetzee
Four modern classics by the great South African writer, J. M. Coetzee, re-released with stylish new covers and accompanied by introductions from some of Australia’s brightest writing talents
The Childhood of Jesus
By J. M. Coetzee
This is an extraordinary new fable from one of the world's greatest living novelists, two-time Booker Prize winner and Nobel Laureate.