Gathering Storm
‘You’ll be swept along by this moving journey of self-discovery . . . a great road movie of a novel.’
Katherine Scholes, internationally best-selling author
‘A bit of a Heart of Darkness Apocalypse Now tale. It is part thriller, part hippie road story and part rite-of-passage trip in search of identity. Above all it is a compelling, stylish and well-paced read.
Weekend Australian
’A gritty sandblown kind of story that once begun gets into your consciousness with compelling insistence. Yes, it’s a page-turner and yes, it’s a thriller-cum-rite-of-passage tale. A book of many pathways to the heart and soul, of not only a country but families who deny the truth of who they are and what they strive to protect.’
Sunday Tasmanian
‘A deeply moving fiction debut in which Dub examines the virtue of truth, the harm of lies, the pain of secrets, the desire for belonging and the difficulty of confronting ones past to ensure the future.’
Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin
An unforgettable journey will unlock a lifetime of lies . . .
English artist Storm Cizekova grew up believing that her mother died when she was born. But then Storm finds a photo of herself in the heart of the Australian desert – and in her mother’s arms.
Haunted by unanswered questions, Storm embarks on a journey of self-discovery that will challenge everything she holds dear: her family history, her art, even her relationship with her partner Max. Who is she really, and where does she belong?
Her search will take her from the snow-covered Malvern Hills in England to the rich red heart of the Australian outback. Retracing her mother’s footsteps through the stark beauty of the desert landscape, Storm hopes to find the courage to confront some shocking truths from her past and the strength to face her future.
Gathering Storm is a richly layered exploration of identity, dislocation and inheritance, the power of truth and lies, and the courage it takes to face the past, break free from the patterns that bind us and become fully ourselves.
Compelling reading * * * * *
Adelaide Advertiser
‘A fascinating story of discovery, generations, Romany lore, Australia, and of Storm herself.’
Cairns Post
‘A compelling story that takes the protagonist on a journey of self discovery. . . We will hear more from Rosie Dub; well done.’
Tasmanian Life