Advised by her Melbourne doctor to 'find a place in the sun', 22-year-old Gail Mitchell travels to the oasis city of Belleville in the Victorian Great Southern Desert.It proves to be a life-changing experience which makes dramatic demands on both her weaknesses and strengths.When a Belleville News reporter is later assigned to investigate Gails disappearance, she uncovers a story of passion, love and romance through which runs an undertow to hatred, violence, mystery and betrayal.As a result, the reporter poses the question: Does the desert confront each desert dweller with a personal moment of truth? The moment of truth which asks, which will you choose - Good or Evil?

Autumn Music is the story of Tess McClure, nee O'Reilly. Born into a traditional Australian/Irish Roman Catholic family, she grows up in a house divided. Her father, an atheist, commits suicide as a result of his experiences in World War I and the loss of his two sons in World War II.Despite confusion and doubts engendered by life with her father, when Tess marries she anticipates a large family, comfortable domesticity and religious obedience. But, as a result of marital stress, the loss of children and finally the birth of a child with Downs Syndrome, she is compelled to ask uncomfortable questions – and to grow through continuing unforeseen challenges.

Fay is the story of a committed teacher and his disturbed student.Set in a segregated facility in an isolated rural community, it is closely based on factual people and events.Taking place in the mid-1970's, and exposing ugly truths, Fay draws the reader into complexities of the recent past which provoke reflection on new millennium educational and social policy.

Tools of War, a mystery story inspired by actual events, takes place in World War 2 in Melbourne, Australia. Anne Preston, a naïve teenager employed in a laboratory that is critical to the production of tools of war, becomes embroiled in the espionage and intrigue which successfully sabotages this branch of the war effort.Closely associated with members of the then-illegal Communist Party, she is compelled to confront opposing beliefs and ideals and to ask questions rarely contemplated by previous generations of young Australians.Anne's story is linked to factual news items that give insight into some forms of fundamentalism and their relationship to current world affairs.