Roses from Ashes - new novel

This new novel is about four children who grew up in Coromandel Valley in the 1960s and their adventures along the Sturt River. Following those carefree days the reader finds out about their adult lives. One is a girl and the others are boys including the author; one of Aboriginal descent and another who contracted polio as a baby. The target audience is teenagers and aims to highlight differences in lifestyles, family issues, health problems and the challenges life brings. It reveals contrasting responses and how the four battled against a diverse range of obstacles to make successful lives.

Book Review

"Congratulations on Serpent Salt. What an exciting and gutsy book. I couldn't put it down. It provided heart pounding excitement during your twisting and turning plot. One virtually lived every moment with the characters. What was most impressive too was how the action blended with your travelogue that provided interesting details about the different countries, villages and terrains. You really did your homework; almost as though you'd been there personally. Who needs a James Bond book when you're putting out the adventures of Dr Mark Altree and his sidekick Dan? People don't realize how interesting geology can be and where it can lead!!!"

Anne Stacey, Adelaide 20 February 2017.