Elizabeth Knox Boeken

Culled from two decades of nonfiction writing from an original and much-celebrated author, these essays tell the story of important moments and experiences in Elizabeth Knox’s life. From her first literary efforts as a child to the jobs she took to support herself so she could write, these writings provide a brilliant and personal look into the life of an internationally successful writer. Displaying the vivid and rich qualities for which Knox is renowned, these works reveal the process through which Knox creates as well as the purpose behind her work.

In the year 2022 and in pursuit of her beautiful and not-quite-human father, Carme Risk enters narrative therapy. Propelled by her memories and her father's journal, which take her from the Edenic island of her childhood to arevolutionary Latin American nation to life in northern California, Risk moves through worlds of romantic intrigue, machete murders, occult freedom fighters, and surrealist bacchanals. A roiling and wildly entertaining ride, Black Oxen is a hyperinventive novel of political revolution, black magic, sexual predation, and a therapist's couch.

CAN A PROFESSIONAL CHRISTIAN WOMEN COMBINE A VIBRANT FAITH WITH A PRODUCTIVE CAREER?In Faith Powered Profession, Elizabeth Knox charts a path towards a more integrated life. This insightful book provides a toolkit that empowers women to walk confidently in both their faith and career. Faith Powered Profession is broken up into three parts; Getting Grounded: the theological foundation for thinking about work as a Christian woman, Getting Real: conversations about the challenges we face at work, and Getting Going: ensuring our faith is present in every aspect of our lives, including our jobs.

Set in late 1960s and early 1970s New Zealand, the narrative captures the sensory experiences and nuances of childhood through the eyes of its protagonist. Elizabeth Knox intricately weaves the vibrancy of youth with the looming shadows of growing up, exploring themes of nostalgia and the complexities of memory. The evocative descriptions transport readers to a time and place rich with emotion and vivid imagery, making for a poignant reflection on the innocence and challenges of childhood.

Set in 1959 Southland, New Zealand, the story follows sixteen-year-old Canny Mochrie, who embarks on an unexpected journey while her parents are away. Accompanied by her stepbrother and his girlfriend, she explores a magical valley inhabited by children with the last name Zarene, who possess unique abilities to enhance their surroundings. As Canny uncovers her own connection to this magic and helps a boy trapped by a powerful spell, she unravels mysteries about her origins. Elizabeth Knox weaves a captivating tale of intrigue and self-discovery.

Amid a storm on New Zealand's South Island, six individuals take refuge in an old house, sharing their fragmented stories. Their narratives intertwine with the voice of a young serviceman who perished in 1920 after returning from France. As the storm intensifies, the psychological hauntings of the characters blend with the eerie presence of the house, creating a haunting exploration of memory and loss.

The dreamhunting began as a beautiful thing, when Tziga Hame discovered that he could enter the Place and share the dreams he found there with other people. But Tziga Hame has disappeared and Laura, his daughter, knows that the art of projecting dreams has turned sour. On St. Lazarus's Eve, when elite citizens gather at the Rainbow Opera to experience the sweet dream of Homecoming, Laura, determined to show them the truth, plunges them into the nightmare used to control the convict workers. The event marks the first blow in the battle for control of the Place, the source of dreams. Then, when Laura's cousin, Rose, uncovers evidence that the government has been building a secret rail line deep into the Place, Laura follows it to find out what lies at its end. As she struggles to counter the government's sinister plans, a deeper mystery surfaces, a puzzle only Laura can unravel, a puzzle having to do with the very nature of the Place. What is the Place, after all? And what does it want from her? Inventive and richly imagined, Elizabeth Knox's Dreamquake, dramatic conclusion to the Dreamhunter Duet, will satisfy readers – whether or not they've read Book One. "It is like nothing else I've ever read." -- Stephenie Meyer, The Twilight Saga

A 19th century French winemaker is visited by a male angel and falls in love. The angel visits him once a year and the friendship leads to a triangle involving the winemaker's wife. By a New Zealand writer

Set in 1906, this work describes a world very similar to ours, except for a special place, where only a select group of people can go. These are the Dreamhunters and they harvest dreams, which are then transmitted to the general public. This work is suitable for children aged 11 and above.

First comes catastrophe. Then comes survival. Atmospheric, gripping, Wake is a chilling tale of horror and survival, by New Zealand's preeminent authors: a compelling story about how people cope when threatened by an invisible monster.