Flight

'That one will be the death of her father . . . mark my words, the death of him.' So says the prophecy that accompanies Fern's birth. Her mother, fearing the wrath of the baby's father, is forced to give Fern up for adoption.

Twenty years later, Fern is haunted by the feeling that something is very wrong. Her family and friends think she is losing her mind but Fern is convinced that someone is after her.

Seeking to unlock the mystery, Fern takes flight onto the streets of Sydney, where she meets two unlikely allies: Cassie, a woman cursed with the gift of clairvoyance, and Adam, an ex-soldier tormented by his past. As danger looms, Fern and Adam embark on an adventure which takes them far into the labyrinthine depths of the Tasmanian wilderness, where Fern must finally confront her demons.

Interwoven with myth and metaphor, Flight is a compelling and original story; sometimes eerie, sometimes earthy, always spellbinding.

'An adventure story that encapsulates both a physical and spiritual journey. . . interesting and original with some startling contrasts between the ordinary and the extraordinary.' Bookseller & Publisher

'Dub writes evocatively about a beautiful landscape but, in the end it is the touching love story between Fern and Adam that truly compels.' Sydney Morning Herald

'A mesmerising tale of the real, unreal and surreal. . .' Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin

'Flight contains all the elements of a Gothic romance: the villain the persecuted heroine, the damaged hero and the forbidding mansion. Dub has a firm handle on action and pacing but in the end the realistic details of this novel: the Tasmanian wilderness, the shambles of Fern's mother's house. . . enable Flight to take off on what proves to be an enjoyable voyage.' The Sunday Australian

'The sharp depiction and the emotional force of the narrative are impressive. Still more striking is Dub's ability to maintain the reader's fondness for her eccentric characters. .. Flight is an effective, well-written and glimmering novel with well-drawn characters, a good sense of place and a satisfying number of twists along the way.' Flinders Indaily.

'This tightly written contemporary gothic tale grips readers from the first page. . .' Busselton Dunsborough Times

'Flight is a novel that will speak particularly to those who find themselves troubled by a sense of powerlessness over their lives.' Tasmanian Times

'My simple words cannot convey how much I loved "Flight", and how much I appreciate and admire the magic you created. Days after finishing, it is all I can think of. I am beautifully haunted by Fern and Adam. Every word, sentence and paragraph was woven with such love and care that every page came vividly to life and I feel almost lost that I am no longer immersed in the world of your pages. So, please accept my thanks for giving me one of the most spiritually satisfying reads I have ever had.'

'Flight is completely lyrical. I LOVE it. I don't want to put it down.'

'Congratulations on a fascinating, enjoyable and multilayered story, with a gorgeous central character. Flight is an unusual and rewarding combination of spirituality, romance and suspense, and some stunningly beautiful writing.'

'Flight had such an impact on me that I straight away hit google trying to find other stories you had written. Flight impacted me spiritually and got me thinking about my life and the path I am travelling. I also thoroughly enjoyed Gathering Storm and didn't want it to end. I don't know what it is about the way you write, but it somehow invades my heart, the core of my being.'