Authors at Abbey's

Come along to the SMSA to hear Dr Vanessa Pirotta's enthusiasm and deep knowledge of whales as she explores a variety of timely topics – from why whale snot and poo are important for us and the ocean to the life cycle of whales, the challenges humans present to these marine giants, and the new technologies – including tagging whales via satellite – so we can see where they swim, listen to them talk and even spy on them underwater.

Abbey's will be there too for you to meet Vanessa, buy your copy and get it personally signed.

An Australian commando's story of life and death on the frontline, FORGED IN FIRE takes us inside the secretive world of the Australian commandos.

'Prepare to be riveted by this extraordinary account from one of Australia's elite warriors. His firsthand experiences vividly recounted offer an unparalleled glimpse into the courage, strategy, and sacrifice required to be the best.' - Daniel Keighran VC

'A visceral and all too vivid account of war's chaos and destruction. You will never want to be in the fire that has so painfully forged Scott Ryder.' - Jack Thompson AM

'Scott is not famous; his chest is not bedecked with the grandest tin and ribbon. His voice is from among us rather than up on high. And his account of the DNA of the commando, the lesser sung super-soldier, is all the better for it.' - from the foreword by Chris Masters, author of Flawed Hero

Come along to the SMSA to meet RYAN BUTTA and hear about his latest history book, THE BRAVEST SCOUT AT GALLIPOLI which tells of Harry Freame who was the first Australian to die on secret service for Australia and was the first Australian soldier to win the Distinguished Conduct Medal at Gallipoli.

Ryan's works of historical nonfiction look to reveal and understand the hidden and forgotten stories of Australia and the Australians who came across the seas to make their home here.

Abbey's will be there too for you to meet Ryan, buy your copy and get it personally signed.

Come along to the SMSA to meet TIM AYLIFFE and hear about his new novel, THE WRONG MAN, the fifth novel in the John Bailey thriller series. Bailey is trying to solve two murders, ten years apart. But will it cost him his life?

Tim's thriller novels have been informed by his 25-year career as a journalist in Australia and around the world. He writes about espionage, extremism, politics and the global power games at play in the 21st Century.

Abbey's will be there too for you to meet Tim, buy your copy and get it personally signed.

Come along to the SMSA to hear Shankari Chandran talk about her new novel, SAFE HAVEN, a story of displacement and seeking refuge — but ultimately of finding home — and the lengths you’ll go to find safety and love.

Shankari was raised in Canberra and spent a decade in London, working as a lawyer in the social justice field. She eventually returned home to Australia, where she now lives with her husband and four children. She is the author of Song of the Sun God, The Barrier and Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens, which won the 2023 Miles Franklin Literary Award.

Abbey's will be there too for you to meet Shankari, buy your copy and get it personally signed.

GALAXY - Abbey's Science Fiction and Fantasy specialists - have events coming up. A great chance to meet the authors!