PENINSULA author Mate Antolos is preparing to unveil his second novel, The Fall, with a book launch to be held this month in Mornington. The writer’s new book follows Emir ‘Eddy’ Muravic, a young detective sergeant with the Australian Federal Police as he takes long service leave to visit his family in the former Yugoslav state.Antolos said he was inspired by the Brit Lapthorne case, an Australian backpacker who died in Dubrovnik, Croatia in 2008, as well as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trading’s dealings with Aussies abroad during events such as the Bali Bombing and the Boxing Day…
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MORNINGTON Peninsula author and Rosebud-based chiropractor Adam Mackey has been awarded a prestigious honour for his new book in recognition of its powerful impact on readers.Mackey, also known as Angel A, was bestowed the Difference Maker award from Australian company, Store With A Heart, which recognises books that “exhibit the courage, foresight, and initiative to bring about significant change—whether on a worldwide or local level”. It also celebrates authors who use their words to “tackle important issues, challenge perspectives, and light the way to a better future”.Mackey said his book and first novel titled Holy Parrot, published in December 2022,…
MORNINGTON Peninsula-based screenwriter and crime author Christian White is excited to launch his new book, with events to be held at Frankston Library and Farrells Bookshop in Mornington. The award-winning thriller writer is back with his fourth book, The Ledge, which hit bookshelves on 24 September.Building on his reputation as the master of the twist, White’s latest offering is a coming-of-age story about a group of childhood friends, a dead body, domestic abuse, and loyalty. “Writing this felt much more personal than writing my other books. The Ledge is about a weird teenager which I was and a 40-something author…