Books published by Allen & Unwin

Bestselling contemporary novelist Charity Norman shows how any one of us could be seduced by a disturbing cult

When you are at your most vulnerable, in whom do you put your trust?

An unforgettable novel dealing with betrayal, passion and romance, Ride Free is about overcoming fears and finding fulfilment in life and love.

A feel-good story of an unconventional friendship between an old retired jazz musician and a young girl who is trying to find her place in the world.

The first major biography of Pope Francis traces the life of this revolutionary thinker from his childhood in Argentina to the world leader he is today.

An untraditional, but beautiful love story about the power and possibilities of the human heart. And how two people can touch each other - without ever even touching.

A family gathering brings decades of suppressed tension to the surface in this classic novel from master storyteller Stewart O'Nan.

Stewart O'Nan's critically acclaimed novel Everyday People zeroes in on one family in an African-American Pittsburgh neighbourhood during a fateful week in 1998.

A chilling true story of two American teens recruited as killers for a Mexican cartel, and their pursuit by an increasingly disillusioned detective.

What would make you walk away from your life, your family and friends, in search of a completely fresh start?

An expat photographer returns to Australia to make sense of his traumatic childhood and the disappearance of his former girlfriend.

Revitalise your life with Art's balanced approach to paleo eating and essential exercises that are easy for everyone.

A much-needed new edition of Richard Russo's warm-hearted tale of a down-at-heel loser who gets a chance to change his luck.

The great American master Richard Russo, at the very top of his game, returns to the characters who made Nobody's Fool (1993) a contemporary classic.

A harrowing account of Afghanistan's notorious Pul-e-Charkhi prison, written by its longest-serving western inmate.

In Book Four of this hilarious and action-packed series for newly confident readers, can Fizz find a way to save himself and his sister from the clutches of the Handbag Kidnapper in his most dangerous case yet?

Tuesday and her dog Baxterr are swept up into the magical land of story, where they must sail a runaway boat, battle fearsome pirates, and find their way out of the Swamp of Doubt, all in the search for Tuesday's missing mother.

Do Not Lick This Book, a fascinating title that immediately piques your curiosity. This engaging work of literature is penned by the brilliant author, Idan Ben-Barak, known for his unique style and captivating storytelling. With a publication year of 2017, the book has already made its mark in the literary world. The genre of the book is hard to pin down, with elements of humor, science, and a touch of the absurd, it's a book that defies categorization. Published by the esteemed Allen & Unwin, a name synonymous with quality literature, this book promises to be an intriguing read. Please note, despite the title's suggestion, it's best not to actually lick this book!

The extraordinary untold story of the brilliant men and women who cracked the Japanese codes from Australia during World War II.

A lifeless body. One of many in the waters of the Mediterranean. Precarious boats navigate the waters of the sea, from south to north. And more often than not, it is not only hope that drowns.From the creator of The Island.

One question kept echoing in my mind--if I had to leave, what would I do with Tertius? This is the true story of two lives brought together by chance. Arthur Cooper, working in intelligence for the British Government in pre-war Hong Kong, rescues a small gibbon and names him Tertius. Together they escape to a safe place--but is it for always?

From master storyteller Stewart O'Nan, a timely moral thriller of the Jewish underground resistance in Jerusalem after the Second World War.