New Releases by Victor Kelleher

First published in 1999, this dramatic novel deals with issues of friendship, passion and betrayal. A young man known as the Ox is summoned to Castle Dracula where he enters the service of the Count. The two become locked in a passionate duel when a woman they both want is seduced into a life she does not want. The author''s other publications include ''Taronga'', ''Earthsong'', ''The Red King'' and ''Brother Night''.

This collection contains two of Victor Kelleher''s powerful books of interwoven stories, The Travellerand Micky Darlin'', as well as previously uncollected pieces. Taken together, they lead us on a journey- one which moves through the guilt-ridden, violent terrain of Central and Southern Africa; then shifts to an Australia which has yet to learn the lessons of pity and compassion; and ends where in a sense it began - in the raw, all-too-human world of the poor expatriate Irish living in London in the forties. Vivid, moving, and always finely crafted, this collection reveals those diverse qualities which have won Victor Kelleher major awards as a writer for both adults and children. ''Uncompromising in their emotional honesty.'' Elizabeth Perkins, Outrider

Dramatic novel for teenagers about a boy whose life is dominated by the desire for revenge, following his mother''s death from asbestosis. The author''s other publications include ''Taronga'', ''Master of the Grove'' and ''The Red King''. His novels have received many awards and commendations including the Australian Book of the Year Award and the Australian Science Fiction Achievement Award.

El velero en el que Claire viaja sufre un percance en el oc ano. Claire s lo tiene el consuelo de las ballenas, que la potegen, la acompa an y cuidan, as como del tibio mundo bajo el agua, que la llama y la reconforta. Pero en esa inmensa superficie azul los peligros acechan, como el vaiv n de las olas.

Fantasy/science fiction novel for teenagers, first published in 1995. Set in the future, it tells of a time when Earth is unpopulated and two off-world humans, Anna and Joe, are sent to Earth to establish a new colony. Sequel to ''Parkland'', this second volume in a loosely linked trilogy is followed by ''Fire Dancer''. The award-winning author''s other publications include ''Forbidden Paths of Thual''.

Thriller. Plunges into the world of kidnapping and horror.

Devastatingly sinister, and uncomfortably familiar, the truth about Parkland is yet to be revealed ... Parklandis the first title in a loosely linked trilogy (including Earthsongand Fire Dancer) exploring themes of humanity, responsibility and freedom.

The disturbing and awesome Beast of Heaven wanders a ruined Earth, destroyed long before by an atomic holocaust. He shares the land with the Gatherers, a gentle nomadic tribe, sensitive to the spirits of those long dead. Also present is the legacy of the project A2Z, an intricate computer debate with terrifying implications.Winner- Australian Science Fiction Achievement Award.

Reissue of a novel first published in 1992 dealing with a series of incidents in the lives of an unhappy and wild Irish family living in poverty in London, seen through the eyes of a young grandson.

When her father is thrown from their boat during a storm, Claire spends days and night alone at sea, injured and feverish, with only the whales as companions and protectors.

Rabon and his monstrous brother Lal journey to the twin cities to discover their destiny at the hands of the Sun Lord and the Night Lord.

Ramón, hijo de la sacerdotisa Pilar y del Señor del Sol, se entera de la existencia de una monstruosa criatura que vive en la ciénaga: ese monstruoso ser no es otro que su hermano gemelo Lal, hijo del Señor de la Noche y del cual fue separado al nacer. La intensa relación entre Ramón y Lal, los hermanos opuestos, se verá complicada con el anuncio de que el Señor del Sol está llegando a la ciudad. Las aventuras de esta original novela no sólo nos introducen en el fascinante reino de la imaginación, sino que invitan a una reflexión acerca de los valores aceptados como «bueno» o «malo», «oscuro» o «luminoso».

After freeing two ailing baboons from a research station in Africa, David and Jess are unexpectedly caught up in a struggle for survival in the bush.

A dark, brooding novel about a modern family torn apart by the reaction of one child, Sam, to the death of Laura, the family''s middle child. Exactly a year after Laura''s death, Sam becomes obsessed with a terrifying and evil presence he calls Del-Del. The author, a former associate English professor, has written more than 15 books for adults and young readers.

Reissue of a children''s novel, first published in 1988, which was shortlisted for the 1989 NSW Premier''s Literary Award, and joint runner-up in the 1990 SA Festival Award. An adventure set in the New England tablelands concerning the secret of a convict''s remains.

Novel by the prize-winning author dealing with racial, spiritual and sexual conflict in Australia in 1988. Jack Rudd is caught between his fixation with an Aboriginal activist and his guilt feelings over Benny who lies in hospital in a coma.

A fantasy adventure story about a society of warriors, their unseen rulers, the Makers, and the cadet Jeth, who is wrongly accused of breaking the law. Winner of the 1989 Children''s Literature Peace Prize and shortlisted for the 1988 Children''s Book of the Year Award. Paperback issue of a children''s novel first published in 1987.

The story of Emma Wilhelm, an idealistic young woman, starts in SW Africa at the turn of the century, and is recorded 60 years later by her granddaughter.

SUMMARY: From captivity, two baboons are returned to their natural environment but they are unable to cope and must flee to survive.

After a mysterious flash of light in the night sky, strange music drifts from the woodland. To begin with the soft haunting melody entices only birds and animals. But then, three of the townsfolk - Angie, Ross and Mad Jack - are affected. Alone, unaided, they investigate.