Books published by Austin Macauley Publishers

'Our entire lives we are told what to think, what to feel, what to say. We are told who we are. All those personas we are given... But who am I really?' The Sum of all Parts is a shattered story of life, love, pain, memories, betrayal, and hope. Told through the eyes of six women, it reflects on how our thoughts create feelings, our feelings create behaviour, and our behaviour creates feelings: the endless cycle that drives life.

In Cat on a Black Moon, television anchorwoman Garner Olsen found herself ensnared in a deadly game when deranged ex-flower child Darla Dare targeted her. Darla's vendetta was sparked when Garner's husband, a federal prosecutor, moved to take Darla's lover, Carlo, to trial for drug trafficking. After enduring stalking, kidnapping, and murder, Garner vowed to bring down the woman who shattered her life.Now, in the thrilling sequel, Darla - an escaped felon with nothing to lose - leaves a trail of death across two states. But when she steals a truck, she unwittingly picks up an unexpected passenger: an 11-year-old runaway. Will the boy become her next victim, her accomplice, or the key to her downfall?

Little Lucy Brown's curiosity leads her to a mysterious box hidden in her drawer. What secrets does it hold? Join Lucy on an enchanting adventure to uncover the mystery!As Lucy embarks on a journey to the moon, she seeks answers to her burning questions. Along the way, she befriends a delightful creature from the stars, discovering that the journey itself is just as important as the destination. Together, they explore, laugh, and learn, making every moment a memorable part of their celestial adventure.This heartwarming tale celebrates creativity, imaginative thinking, and the joy of discovery. It's a feel-good space story that will delight readers of all ages!

Outrageous Rhymes sparkles with funny observations and characters. Like a pig who becomes an interior designer or an elephant, whose desperation for a friend unravels into her becoming a killing machine - accidentally of course! It brings amusement to everyday schooling, suggesting homework contravenes the Child Protection Act and makes slightly naughty comments about family, teachers and everyday chores.The rhymes reinvent some classic stories like Cinderella and Pinocchio with amusing observations of the characters, their flaws and their journey through the tale. Almost incontinent grandparents are given their moment in the limelight and Goldilocks does not fare well in being a kind and caring child. Morals may have conveniently been forgotten by some of the characters who you (and your parents) can judge at your leisure.

When Robyn's horse Honey was visited by the vet, he noticed some of Honey's teeth had been eaten away by germs because she hadn't been cleaning her teeth properly!When Honey was told she would lose two teeth because they hadn't been kept clean, she was cross with herself. And then when she had to have them removed... she was cross again, and in pain!Do you clean your teeth properly, so the dentist won't have to drill them or remove them?It only takes a few minutes each night to start the teeth cleaning process, so who wants to be like Honey?

Francis was just a normal everyday duck. He went to school, he played with his friends, he loved his family and he just loved being a duck!But he got very dirty when he played outside and sometimes, when he came back inside to have lunch or dinner, he forgot to wash himself. Most of the time he was lucky that no dirty germs gave him an infection - but one day, when he came home after playing in the mud, Francis forgot to wash!The next morning, he woke up with a swollen face and such a sore head. When the doctor came to fix him, he told Francis and his mother something very interesting!Find out what he told them that would change their way of living.

When we are growing up and hearing mums, dads and teachers talking to us, there are so many other things happening at the same time, like playing and eating. Sometimes, although we hear them talking, we don't actually listen.Mo heard his father say 'don't wander too far away from the farm,' but he didn't really listen to him, so the day came when Mo had wandered so far away from his home that he became lost!Find out if his parents found him again, and learn how important it is to listen not just hear!

A young rabbit called Sneeze experienced an emotion called 'fear' when some hunters fired their guns near his home.His parents realised that he hadn't felt scared like that ever before, so they spoke to him quietly and warmly, and told him how to handle fear.We will all feel scared some time in our lives, scared for ourselves or for our family and friends, so it's something we should all know how to handle and to know what the safest thing to do about it might be when it happens.

King was a handsome lion who had raised his family like a good father, and he had learnt the meaning of respect in his many years in the jungle.When some younger lions decided they liked all the things that King had gathered in his life, and wanted them for themselves, King had to teach them that you just can't come into someone's life and think you can take their things, their homes and scare their family without asking.King made them learn and understand the life lesson of respecting each other.

Pecker was a happy healthy hen living on a farm with other chooks when she noticed the others didn't share their food, just jumped in, and ate as much as they could without thinking that some of the smaller and younger chooks might not be getting enough of the food.When a young hen became weak and sick one night, because she wasn't getting any food and missing her mealtime snacks, Pecker decided to teach the other chooks the meaning of sharing.What do you think happened when she tried to get all of the other chooks to share the food the farmer gave them?Did they just keep on eating as much as they could for themselves, or did they change their ways and start to share?

Larry lived alone on a pretty farm.She had everything she could want, green grass, cool water, lots of hills to roam, and she could do whatever she wanted each day! But she didn't have any friends.When a big noisy truck came one day and twenty cows joined her in the paddock, she was overjoyed and so excited to have some company!Then she showed them how important friends are.

The Magic Show is in town and Archie is on a mission to find the most powerful magic of all.Will the magician have the answer he seeks? Or maybe the fortune-teller will?Embark on his adventure and follow his quest as he searches high and low for his answer.

This story takes place in a secluded little town, located by the powerful yet motionless salty sea, a place where not many wished to live and be. Nevertheless, it was the home to a rather gloomy and soulless town where life had become predictable, most people glued to phones with the engulfing clouds of traffic fumes and people bustling around. In this town, lived a little girl who was feeling rather bored and lonely, she was fed up with being different and feeling down. You see, she was a girl that loved to be creative, imagine and dream, aliens and heroes, magic wands, and gigantic laser beams. Even though she was always reminded she was weird, different, she could not help to wonder and dream. You see, she was born unique and different, sometimes things may not be as they seem. One cold and wet, windy day she is walking down the pebbled beach eating fish and soggy chips, all of a sudden from the corner of her eye she thought she saw...no, she's sure she saw a ship!

The Bissosaurus family represent love and magic - their aim is to spread love and joy through positive thinking.Bissosaurus remind you to always reach for the stars, and that if you aim high and believe in yourself, magic and dreams really do come true.The young baby dinosaur soon realises that if you try hard enough and believe in yourself, nothing is really impossible!

In this third book, set during the years 1950-1953 within the seaport of Liverpool, the main protagonist is finishing his apprenticeship as a Ruler/Bookbinder at Benson's printers.The story picks up as he recovers from a cycling accident and reflects on the changes in his life.He encounters and becomes engaged in a mix of situations: some humorous, when reconnecting with an old school friend; workmates' alleged ghostly apparitions; an alarming basement fire with a mysterious outcome; and a furtive co-worker assignation ending in angst. He becomes emotionally aware, too, of the regrettable side of life in uncalled-for workplace stances; the city's aggressive populace minority intent on criminal ugliness revealed in vicious, narrow-minded bitterness, violence, and descending tragedy.Amidst all this, he begins to envision his future aspirations. As events unfold, he must make decisions that will shape his future while also considering the impact on his family.What choices will he make?

While there was terrorist-related activity happening somewhere in Northern Ireland daily, Belfast bore the brunt of it, and the two-mile stretch of road between Willie's home and the school had more than its share. He travelled that corridor of death to and from school every day. In school, he was prepared to put his life on the line protecting the rights of disaffected young people. He tried to keep the older boys out of the arms of the IRA, who would recruit them into the Fianna (Junior IRA), and out of reach of the security forces who would arrest them for petty crimes and then release them on condition that they became informers. He was ready to protect them against all comers. He walked the middle ground, neither on one side nor the other. The police and the soldiers were professionals. They could look after themselves. He did not support the IRA, nor take orders from them, nor allow himself to be used by them. He saw his role as protecting the young people in his care. He was walking on quicksand, knowing that if he put a foot wrong, he could vanish without a trace.

When 10-year-old Sienna wishes for her beloved monkey teddy, Momo, to come alive, she never imagines her dream will come true. But one magical night, Momo springs to life, ready to share in Sienna's world of imagination and adventure. Together, they discover a magical forest, a place bursting with wonder and mystery.In this magical realm, Sienna and Momo meet whimsical creatures, explore hidden treasures, and solve riddles. Every day brings a new and exciting challenge. But no matter how thrilling the adventures, it's the deep bond of friendship between Sienna and Momo that truly makes their journey unforgettable.The Adventures of Sienna and Momo is a heartwarming tale celebrating the magic of dreams and the enduring power of friendship. Perfect for young readers, this story is a delightful reminder that the best adventures are those shared with a friend. Join Sienna and Momo as they laugh, learn, and grow together in a world where anything is possible.

Paul Enfield decided to take a five-year 'Gap Year' to work on a small island in the South Atlantic. After completing his contract, he returned to London, finished his degree, and secured a job with the Department of Health. However, his supervisor is determined to provoke Paul into an attack, aiming to get him dismissed.Caroline Aston befriends Paul and, using her unique gift, they uncover a series of letters and documents from the Department of Health's computer. Realizing the significance of their discovery, Paul sends the materials to a friend who ensures their distribution to the media, causing a major scandal for the government. Together, Paul and Caroline work as a team to expose the civil servants and businesses profiting from the scheme in the South Atlantic.

It started with music. I wanted to be a composer with influences ranging from Frank Zappa and Conlon Nancarrow, right through to contemporary and old music for church organ (Messiaen and Bach). I self-released three mini-CDs of my music, although with my ideas being too complex for my limited skills, I drifted into art and then poetry.These poems are contentious to me. Self-indulgent to some, and hopefully insightful to others. Family and friends endorsed my feelings, and now we have a book!Vulnerable to criticism, good or bad, I feel there is enough honesty in the pages within to validate its existence.

Lucas follows on from the story of Whisper, focusing more fully on the orphan's life before he came to be a middle-aged man rescuing Britney from her world of abuse. In this book, we discover just how Lucas found himself growing up and then taking in the stray waif.When the boy's parents die unexpectedly from sickness, the family's neighbours end up taking him in. Lucas likes the Copperley children, but is afraid of not being welcome in the household when he accidentally overhears their parents talking about him. Quickly, Lucas decides that village isn't for him anymore and chooses to spend a life on the road, constantly drifting from town to town, searching eagerly for his place and somewhere he could belong.During this course of aimless wandering, the boy finally stumbles across Seth and Ruby Rodgers and begins working for the friendly, easy-going couple, eventually being adopted by them. Lucas enjoys running the carpentry business when he's older, but wonders if there is anything else for him, and the sudden arrival of the mistreated, terrified little girl brings even more responsibility upon Lucas' shoulders than he ever thought possible.Lucas loves the child deeply, but his strength of character is severely tested - will Britney ever learn to trust him? Or has the memory of her drunken father been ingrained so intensely within her heart that she will never welcome another man's presence ever again?