Alan Horsfield Livres

"Atlas of Improbable Places" offers fresh perspectives on the modern world, encouraging both urban explorers and armchair travelers to rethink their understanding of the places around them.

Exploring the feelings of plants, Tiffany discovers the impact of human language on their perception. Through her journey, she learns about empathy and fairness, realizing that describing objects and beings in negative terms can affect their essence. This narrative encourages readers to reconsider how they express themselves and the importance of kindness in language.

A beloved feline faces a significant challenge that tests its resilience and the bond it shares with its owner. As the story unfolds, themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of overcoming obstacles are explored, highlighting the unique relationship between pets and their humans. The narrative promises to be both heartwarming and engaging, appealing to cat lovers and readers seeking an uplifting tale.

In the isolated Australian bush, a father grapples with the fallout of his broken marriage by purchasing a neglected plot of land housing an abandoned school. The setting reflects a world where the law is frequently ignored, creating a backdrop for personal struggles and the quest for redemption. As Shane navigates this challenging environment, themes of resilience and the search for belonging emerge, highlighting the complexities of family dynamics and the harsh realities of rural life.

Set against a backdrop of dark humor, the story explores the unconventional world of a funeral home. The protagonist navigates the peculiarities of the business while uncovering secrets that blur the lines between life and death. With quirky characters and unexpected twists, the narrative balances comedy and intrigue, inviting readers to reflect on mortality in a light-hearted manner. Themes of friendship, family, and the absurdity of life intertwine, creating a unique reading experience that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Eddie Haite's summer in Fiji turns nightmarish when he assists scientist Rex King with experiments on rats from a former atomic testing site. As Eddie observes Rex's descent into madness, he becomes increasingly alarmed by the rats' bizarre behavior, suggesting a deeper, more sinister mystery at play. The story blends elements of psychological thriller and horror, exploring themes of obsession and the consequences of tampering with nature.

Rudi's quirky role as Sandbar Council's dog dropping collector leads to humorous chaos, particularly as he evolves from using plastic bags to an engine-driven vacuum attached to his bike. His younger brother, Morris, narrates the embarrassment of assisting Rudi while navigating the competitive landscape of the Clean-Up Australia program and the Tidy Towns award. As locals engage in questionable tactics for recognition, Morris grapples with loyalty to his family and the desire to expose the truth, all set against a backdrop of small-town dynamics and social issues.

Disaster has hit the home suburb of Marnie and Tiana. Someone started stealing toilet lids, and often the whole seat. It started in public places then it started in private homes! Why would anyone contemplate such a vile act? Tempers, anxieties and frustration rise as more and more lids disappear. People go to futile extremes to protect their toilets. What is behind the wave of odious thefts? Is it Cec Pitt, TV presenters of The Collectors and Gatherers Show and, antique and preloved goods dealer involved? Marnie and Tiana are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery and save the nation from an evil, embarrassing scam.