YA Novel (suitable for all adults, 13yrs+) – Science Fantasy – ISBN: 9781922858627
Stay out of sight. Stay hidden under the lake. Even as giant water-ants scout the surface, and deadly trees slop their hungry roots along the shoreline. For unrest surges in the swamps, getting closer and closer… Sala will only be safe for as long as their ship’s location remains a secret.
But when a horrifying threat ignites close to home, and the lakeside hillfarms are forced to reveal a desperate truth, it unleashes a wreckage of terror and destruction on the world of Palude. What Sala fears most becomes irrelevant. All she can do is run, and make one irrevocable choice after another. If she’s to have any kind of future, she must fight to accept the collapse of her past.
Hiding from it was never an option.
Book Launch Invitation!
You’re invited to celebrate the pre-release launch of When Dark Waters Burn on:
Saturday 31 May, 5.30pm at Harry Hartog, Warringah Mall.
Please book your seat here: https://events.humanitix.com/book-launch-zena-shapter-s-when-dark-waters-burn
Pick Up A Copy!
WORLD BUY IT HERE: print – MidnightSun Publishing | ebook – to come
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What They’re Saying…
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What They’re Saying…
‘When Dark Waters Burn held me captive from page one! This engaging, action-packed fantasy world will appeal equally to lovers of fantasy and science fiction. Five out of five stars.’ USA Today Bestselling Author Dionne Lister
‘A timely epic futuristic quest, fast paced and absorbing, with a slow burn romance that will leave readers wanting more. Readers will be gripped by this thrilling and immersive tale from one of Australia’s most exciting and inventive writers.’ CBCA Notable author Pip Harry
‘A fascinating and utterly original world; a great adventure.’ Ian Irvine, bestselling author of the Three Worlds fantasy sequence.
Teachers’ Notes
DOWNLOAD HERE (to come!) – Teachers’ Notes cover the key curriculum areas of English, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Analyse literary techniques, narrative form and worldbuilding, examine speculative fiction writing, and engage in discussion around contemporary issues and themes such as:
- •Misinformation
- •Political Mistrust & Alienation
- •Community Apathy
- •Cultural Rivalries
- •Technology
- •Sustainability
- •Value of Life
- •Courage
- •Love (Family, Friendship, Relationships)
- •Identity and Belonging
There are Analytical, Imaginative, Discursive, Multimodal and EALD task options to cater for different ability levels and learning styles, along with marking criteria suggestions.
Book Club Notes
DOWNLOAD HERE (to come!) – An exhilarating science fantasy adventure with personal growth at its heart.
When Dark Waters Burn is an accessible read that will appeal to contemporary and speculative readers alike, adults and young adults, exploring topics such as misinformation, societal rivalries, political mistrust & alienation, family, identity, and community apathy.
Why not make your book club meeting even more special and arrange a chat with the author?
Find out more about the author too, with her FAQ, About Zena, and pages on Movies, Potatoes, Chocolate, Frogs, Ants, and Driving.
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