Guest Bio
Will lives on the Mornington Peninsula with his wife who tolerates his sense of humour and encourages his writing.
Will has been boating, sailing, fishing and flying most of his life. He has served for many years as Principal Race Officer at several yacht clubs. His working life was spent in a major financial institution and more recently marketing advertising and promotions for a number of Melbourne’s leading radio stations.
Will's books are notable for being well researched with a mix of drama and surprising twists seasoned with his characteristic sardonic humour. Will enjoys reading a wide spectrum of authors. Books with an historic or factual theme are favoured.
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With Will Spokes
Meet Will Spokes, author of 'Death on the Ferry Hygeia' and 'Lusine's Blessing'
About 'Death on the Ferry Hygeia'
THE 1920’S.
A TIME OF EXCITEMENT AND TUMULTUOUS SOCIAL CHANGE.
The horrors of World War One have passed, receding into history and the Great Depression has yet to come.
In the bubble of relative calm, the city prospered as her citizens went about their lives.
Ineffective social welfare led to crushing poverty and low-level crime.
Defending the city from villains was an undermanned and under equipped police force experiencing great change.
A well connected but guileless young policeman begins his career in this city of contrasts, blended extreme poverty and wealthy privilege.
Constable Jim Foley’s commitment and enthusiasm is put to the test under the scrutiny of his uncle a senior Officer in the force.
A major charity event is planned aboard the majestic Port Phillip Bay excursion ferry Hygeia.
But his career, and even his very life, are on the line as evil stalks the decks of this luxurious excursion ship and the blood flows into the water…
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About 'Lusine's Blessing'
GRANDMA ROSE IS THE CUSTODIAN OF SOME VERY SPECIAL MYSTERIES SAFEGUARDED FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS.
Lusine is a young girl growing up in Melbourne.
Her family & school life are perfectly normal but as she grows, she finds that her much loved grandmother has some intriguing qualities separating her from the often ordinary.
Lusine and her grandmother Rose, share a loving relationship where she learns to cook and hear Rose speak about the stories of old by the firelight.
Grandma Rose is a Magus (A Magus is a highly ranked holy person, a member of a priestly caste of ancient Persia.)
Lusine discovers a number of events that will strengthen her love and respect for her grandmother and give her courage in the face of adversity.
Will she inherit her grandmother’s powers and become the next Magus capable of performing amazing miracles?
Will Lusine find her powers a curse or a blessing?
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"A delightfully dark and wonderous tale for young readers to vanish into and enjoy…"
— Delila, Indie Book reviewer
"An historical ride into a period of modesty and hopefulness that drives a tale of suspense and thrill just as Agatha did on the Nile, a blast of classic past storytelling and mystery… Wonderful work!"
— Dianne, Indie Book reviewer
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