— THE WORLD —

FORWARD WITH COURAGE AND MAGICK…

In the world of Aliru, magick courses through every mountain, valley, and plain. It resides in the air itself, but can be harnessed only by those who hear its call…

Throughout history, kingdoms, empires, cults and clans have claimed this magick for their own ends, some more successfully than others, and yet nobody knows the purpose of this strange and precious resource nor whence it came.

As two heroes track down stolen magickal artifacts and unravel a dark plot, another discovers that nature and magick are intertwined, while a fourth battles against a tyrannical power. But all of these individuals, hailing from different corners of the globe and different eras, must just find the answer in their own way.

Only one thing is certain; Aliru is in peril, and only by standing together can it be saved…

— THE BOOKS —

CHOOSE A PORTAL TO ALIRU…

THE TORRIL CITY MYSTERION
Released 2021

Follow the adventures of Akteron and Piria, two agents at the Torril City Bureau of Security, as they solve cases and uncover a dark plot that threatens their home city and the world, itself.

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THIS EMERALD CRUCIBLE
Released 2025

Reiuk hates people and loves plants, but he’ll have to overcome his inner-furor if he’s going to survive the jungle, the people, and the ancient mysteries he’s suddenly confronted with.

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THE BINDING OF SILTARI
In-progress

Merius has grown up knowing nothing of the outside world, except that death awaits all who venture there. When fate forces him to question this, it’s revelations all the way down…

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— THE AUTHOR —

Writing with an aim to delight

James McLeod has been an avid fantasy fan since childhood, and writes tales for adults who love magick and mystery.

His first novel, "The Torril City Mysterion: A Pinch of Peril" was released in 2021, and over the years he has contributed short stories to various magazines and sites including Literary Heist and Debut!

Having lived in Canada, Sweden, and Germany, McLeod now resides in his hometown of Melbourne, Australia with his husband, Moritz, and a fiery assortment of hot sauces. His YouTube channel (@Jimzip) has over 4,300 subscribers, and he enjoys a good game of D&D. Oh, and of course, he loves Vegemite.

— WONDERCRAB BOOKS —

THE POWER OF FANTASY & ADVENTURE

Started in 2020 as a small independant publisher, Wondercrab Books has ambitions to become an independant champion of excellent fantasy, adventure, and sci-fi.

Building a roster of talent from Australia and the pacific region, we intend to grow and showcase inspiring and unique stories to the world.

Looking for representation? Our scouts can often be found at book fairs, writing events, and launches around Australia. Keep an eye out for the crab!