{"title":"Kelly Jackson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Kelly Jackson, a gifted storyteller whose works span the genres of graphic novels and science \u0026amp; nature. Kelly Jackson skilfully blends intricate plots and vibrant illustrations to create immersive reading experiences that captivate and educate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles by Kelly Jackson is \u003cem\u003eThe Brownout Murders\u003c\/em\u003e, a gripping graphic novel that challenges the boundaries between reality and fiction. Its stunning artwork and compelling narrative take readers on a thrilling journey, leaving them eager for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother remarkable work, \u003cem\u003eTwo-Week Wait\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases Jackson's ability to weave together human emotions with elements of science and nature. This thoughtful exploration touches on themes of patience, hope, and the intricate connections that define our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Kelly Jackson's collection today and discover why readers are drawn to the unique blend of storytelling and artistry found in every page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"two-week-wait-by-luke-jackson-9781925713824","title":"Two-Week Wait","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original graphic novel based on the IVF stories of its husband-and-wife authors and the 1-in-50 couples around the world like them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConrad and Joanne met in their final year of university and have been virtually inseparable since then. For a while, it felt like they had all the time in the world. Yet now, when they are finally ready to have kids, they find that getting pregnant isn't always so easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAhead of them lies a difficult, expensive, and emotional journey into the world of assisted fertility, where each 'successful' implantation is followed by a two-week wait to see if the pregnancy takes. Join Joanne and Conrad, their friends, their family, their coworkers, and a stream of expert medical practitioners as they experience the highs and the lows, the tears and the laughter in this sensitive but unflinching portrayal of the hope and heartbreak offered to so many by modern medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn this lovely volume, you'll encounter heartache, hope, humour, and a very true and personal exploration of the physical, emotional, and financial roller-coaster of IVF. You'll also see the graphic novel form at its finest- where every dot and line has nuance and meaning, and where big ideas and feelings are conveyed with great subtlety through spare, elegant illustrations working hand-in-hand with great dialogues.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n—Nicki Greenberg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull of honesty and vulnerability ... \u003cem\u003eTwo-Week Wait\u003c\/em\u003e will appeal to readers of memoir and graphic novels alike.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n—Adam Ford, Books+Publishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jacksons, married educators and parents of two, partner with artist Wild to tell a compassionate story about the struggle to conceive based on their own experiences and interviews with other couples who have dealt with fertility issues... Wild's loose, fluid, warmly coloured pencil art perfectly complements the script; in swooping curves and simple shapes, she draws emotive characters in domestic settings that look lived-in. Gentle and empathetic, this enters a growing trying-to-conceive graphic medicine genre, recalling Sarah Glidden's and Lucy Knisley's work, and offers a touchstone for any reader dealing with IVF.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342844154092,"sku":"9781925713824","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17463573482873.jpg?v=1743947955"},{"product_id":"the-brownout-murders-by-luke-c-jackson-9781925849585","title":"The Brownout Murders","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey blamed alcohol. They blamed men. But they blamed women most of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe year is 1942, the place Melbourne. A brownout is in effect to dim the night-time lights of the city, and thousands of American GIs are based in Royal Park. As the latter make plans to defend the Pacific, the women of Australia have stepped up to support the war effort at home. Beatrice is doing her part. She's enlisted as an air raid warden, preparing the city ahead of a possible Japanese attack. Her sister June is an operator at the telephone exchange, while her other sister, Lizzie, works as a shopgirl by day and parties with the Americans by night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut the times are about to change again, and the three sisters will have to navigate the consequences of a new threat as a series of grisly murders are committed in the eerie half-light of the brownout. Inspired by true events, \u003cem\u003eThe Brownout Murders\u003c\/em\u003e tells a story of fear, fortitude, and social change - and how the independence of all women is too often set against the violence of a single man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Brownout Murders\u003c\/em\u003e is a rich, satisfying read. It's moving, funny, and tense. The text is taut, and the illustrations are stunning.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Robert Gott, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Holiday Murders\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe black-and-white illustrations have a smooth quality, featuring styles and details representing 1940s wartime Australia. This true crime tale will obviously suit readers who are looking for books about little-known serial killers and those looking for books on life or feminism during wartime.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Suzanne Temple, Booklist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA historical true crime story that skillfully connects a little-known 1940s serial murder case to still-relevant questions about society's exploitation of violence against women. Graham's loose, retro-style black-and-white art captures the claustrophobic mood as terror sets in. Crime and history buffs alike will be drawn into this layered real-life mystery.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Publishers Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082718888172,"sku":"9781925849585","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/81fab48bb97f63e61ad5ae2650864c04.jpg?v=1765311750"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/kelly-jackson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}