Orpheus Nine

Winner of the Aurealis Award for Best Horror Novel 2025, this supernatural thriller explores a devastating global event that unfolds simultaneously in towns worldwide, beginning with a mysterious occurrence at a small Australian soccer field. Each year on a child's ninth birthday, a catastrophic event repeats, leading to widespread chaos, despair, and conspiracy as humanity grapples with the unknown. Centered on three childhood friends in Gattan, the story delves into their personal struggles amid the unfolding catastrophe, questioning whether this marks the end of days or the dawn of something new. With its intense, suspenseful narrative, the novel prompts reflection on mortality, faith, and resilience in the face of the inexplicable.