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Miriam Verbeek writes character-driven, immersive stories that explore contemporary issues without ponderous dross and with lots of adventure and entertainment. Being a nature lover and bondslave of two demanding dogs (daily long walks – preferably with lots of sniffing spots, food at exactly the right time – or, preferably, half an hour before, and participation in ALL car travel), Miriam’s stories do not hold back on locating readers in the beauty (or otherwise) of the setting and there are always non-human but important character in her books.
The three books of the Songs of Si’Empra contemporary fantasy series, set on the Antarctic Island of Si’Empra, probe the consequences of forgetting humanity’s deep connection to nature and cultures. They also touch on the power of friendships and the difficulties of overcoming childhood trauma. The books trace the journey of Ellen from fugitive princess to a reluctant but insightful leader. The world Ellen lives in and the creatures who manipulate her destiny are a fantasy, but the issues she faces are not. Readers who enjoy intricate world-building, speculative fiction, deep lore and complex character dynamics love these award-winning books.
The Saskia van Essen crime/techno thriller series relates the adventures of the tech-savvy finance whizz, Saskia. She’s a diminutive, keen mountain biker, Asian-looking Dutch woman who’s easily underestimated, tenacious and resourceful. Eschewing glory, she’s nevertheless key to helping law enforcement authorities expose the masterminds behind a major European crime organisation, a global drug and illegal timber trade cartel and the operators of a dark web child pornography website. Adult readers who enjoy realistic crime depictions and undercover operations will enjoy these books. All have won awards for their content and writing style.
Miriam, who holds several postgraduate degrees, draws on her extensive scholarly work and world travel experiences to craft the settings and plots of her books. Anyone who’s enjoyed the wonders of the Antarctic, the Arctic and the volcanic tempests of Iceland will recognise the abundance and beauty of these places in the Songs of Si’Empra. Saskia’s adventures take place against the backdrop of some of Europe’s famous cities, Australian highlands and – believe it or not – the island of Si’Empra.
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