Catalyst For Change: A Novel Of Our Times by Margaret Cummins (Jaggard-Hawkins) (9 Reviews)    Price verified 24 minutes ago

Catalyst For Change is a political and techno-thriller set in the Australia of the 2030's. The plot contains action, adventure, mystery and suspense, with many twists and turns and an unexpected outcome. The story is told from the multiple view points of a small group of engaging characters. Meghan Lewis, the family matriarch, is a retired anthropologist, living a pleasant existence within an idyllic rural commune. Her secretive daughter, Sara, lives nearby in a small coastal town with her engineer husband, Con. He designed a high-tech barrier to protect the town from rising sea levels. In contrast, Gaia, Meg's granddaughter, inhabits a tiny pod in a highrise tower in central Melbourne. Most of the tower inhabitants, known as poddies, are unemployed due to high levels of automation. They spend their lives totally captivated within an entrancing world of infotainment. Gaia is fortunate to have cyber skills which enable her to earn small amounts of crypto-currency as a gig worker on robotic applications. She also has a covert sideline as a member of a dark web hacker group. With a global backdrop of increasing instability, inequality, corruption and a worsening world climate, the quiet lives of this family are about to change irrevocably. Meg befriends a newcomer to the Fish Creek commune, Michael Byrne, who is a retired army officer and psychiatrist. His son, Rory, is a genetic scientist working for a leading biomedical corporation in Melbourne. Rory becomes aware of disturbing aspects of clinical trials which are being conducted. He and Gaia make contact and find they have a common interest. They, along with two close friends, Sam (who is a cyber security expert) and Angie (who is need of protection), become entangled in a web of intrigue. They are threatened by malevolent forces, forced into hiding, and collaborate for safety, survival, and to uncover the truth. Eventually, everyone is impacted as the foundations of civilisation are rocked by a series of globally ...

Genre: Political

The Calypso Effect by Samuel DenHartog (STUDIOS SINALOA) Price verified 10 hours ago

In a world blissfully unaware of the dark future that awaits, Marcus, an astute physicist and engineer, encounters a quantum anomaly that forever changes his perception. This bizarre event bestows upon him the unsettling ability to see possible futures, revealing glimpses of a dystopian world ruled by an oppressive regime. It is this very vision that compels Calypso, a rebel from that harrowing future, to seek him out, desperate for his help to prevent her world's bleak destiny. Thrust together by fate, Marcus and Calypso form an unlikely alliance, uniting their knowledge and resolve to alter the course of history. Their journey is fraught with challenges as they orchestrate a series of actions designed to undermine the future totalitarian regime. Each decision they make intertwines their destinies ever deeper, blurring the lines between right and wrong, past and future. "The Calypso Effect" is a gripping tale of courage and resilience, highlighting the profound impact of our choices. As Marcus and Calypso navigate the precarious path of altering what might be, they are reminded that the future is a tapestry of our own making. Join them in their quest not only to reshape tomorrow but to rediscover the hope that may save us all.

Genre: Political

Animal Farm by George Orwell (Gates Classics) (98 Reviews)    Price verified 54 minutes ago

"Animal Farm" by George Orwell is a captivating allegory that takes you on a thought-provoking journey. Set on a farm, the animals rebel against their human oppressors, establishing their own society. Initially, it's a utopian vision of equality and justice, but power and corruption soon creep in. Orwell's storytelling brilliance shines as each animal represents a facet of society, and their revolution mirrors historical events. Witness the rise and fall of their animal-led government, the emergence of a ruthless elite, and the haunting parallels with the human world. This novella is a warning against totalitarianism, propaganda, and the corrupting influence of power. Orwell's vivid prose and sharp social commentary make "Animal Farm" an essential read for those interested in politics and society. It's a timeless tale of how ideals can be twisted, leaving you pondering the nature of power and the fragility of freedom.

Genre: Political

The Fight Belonged to Her by Rasmenia Massoud (6 Reviews)    Price verified 54 minutes ago

"It's best to do what your dad says without making any waves." Robin understood it was the men in her life who had the control. After a lifetime of feeling powerless and witnessing her mother's potential being crushed under the weight of compliance, Robin is ready to fight back, even if it means pushing against those closest to her.

Genre: Political