Xonarye rise again
Xonarye: Australia
Xonarye Book 1
by S.H.S.
Genre: Travel Adventure, Mystery
forgotten country. Three mates on a journey that could change everything.
Nineteen-year-old Leaf Brodie is just an ordinary apprentice
from Naracoorte, a small country town tucked between Adelaide and Melbourne. He
lives a simple life apprentice builder, beers with mates by night until a
routine renovation job uncovers something that doesn’t belong: a sealed,
leather-bound book hidden inside an old farmhouse wall.
The book tells of a place that doesn’t exist on any map. A
country called Xonarye, once nestled between Yemen and Somalia,
rich in a rare, indestructible mineral called Xzed. Long ago, the
people of Xonarye vanished beneath the ocean to escape war and greed—but not
before scattering twenty-six mysterious keys across the globe. Now, generations
later, the legacy of that hidden world has landed in Leaf’s hands.
Driven by curiosity and loyalty, Leaf enlists his two
closest mates Spence, a level-headed farmer, and Summo, a flashy car salesman
with a sharp tongue to help him decipher the book’s secrets. Together, they
uncover a forgotten legal contract, a hidden vault in Adelaide, and a belt
buckle that can’t be melted, burned, or broken no matter what they throw at it.
And then comes the final clue: a name, a country, and a warning.
Reblick, a shadowy global organisation, is also searching
for the truth and they’re watching.
As the line between myth and reality begins to blur, Leaf is
forced to make a choice: walk away and return to his normal life, or follow the
trail to Cuba and beyond… risking everything to uncover the truth of Xonarye’s
fate.
Xonarye rise again.
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Xonarye: Cuba
Xonarye Book 2
The trail of Xonarye
leads to Havana. But nothing about this journey is simple
Leaf Brodie thought his life changed forever back in
Naracoorte when he discovered the mysterious book sealed behind a wall. Now, he
and Selina are in Cuba, chasing the next clue in a worldwide puzzle that dates
back centuries. A transparent cloth has revealed a hidden map, and it points
straight to Havana.
But nothing stays easy for long. Reblick the secretive
organisation that once silenced Xonarye is still in pursuit. Leaf and Selina
must decipher local legends, evade dangerous followers, and track down a man
who knows more than he lets on. Meanwhile, Summo makes his way to Panama City,
following instructions tied to a hidden safe house, while Spence travels by air
and ferry from Havana to the island of Tobago, meeting a one-legged stranger
with a mysterious past.
Scattered across three countries, the friends are tested
like never before.
From bustling city streets to forgotten safe houses, the
legacy of Xonarye continues to unfold—one fragment at a time. But with danger
closing in, and Reblick growing bolder, it’s no longer just about solving a
mystery. It’s about staying alive long enough to piece it all together.
In a world full of deception, their bond of friendship is
the only truth they can trust.
The journey continues. The stakes are higher. The legend
grows.
Xonarye rise again.
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Xonarye: Japan
Xonarye Book 3
A dangerous betrayal.
The journey of Xonarye leads to the edge of trust and the heart of Japan.
Leaf Brodie’s path has already taken him across oceans,
through hidden vaults, and into the shadows of a global conspiracy. Now, with
Selina by his side, he arrives in Japan following a transparent cloth that
revealed the next clue in the legacy of Xonarye. The trail leads them to the
Tanaka Dojo, but instead of answers, they find silence. Master Kenji Tanaka is
gone.
Guided by a new thread, Leaf and Selina travel west to
Izumo, a city of ancient tradition and quiet mystery. There, they meet the
elusive Master Kenji a wise Aikido master who speaks in riddles and tests
Leaf’s strength in more ways than one. Earning his trust means staying hidden,
training in secret, and learning to control not only his body, but his purpose.
Six months pass in the mountains, and while Leaf grows stronger and
understanding himself.
Unbeknownst to him, another student Yuji Morita. Younger,
faster, and full of questions, Yuji becomes both a training partner and a
shadow. But he’s not who he seems. As Leaf trains to protect the truth of
Xonarye, Yuji’s true allegiance to Reblick threatens to undo it all.
Meanwhile, the pieces set in motion in Cuba. Spence and
Summo remain out of contact. The clock is ticking.
From sacred dojos to coastal shrines, from quiet reflection
to explosive action, Xonarye: Japan is a journey of honour,
resilience, and trust. As the legend of Xonarye draws more eyes from the dark,
Leaf must face the hardest question yet:
Who can he trust when the enemy is already beside him?
Xonarye rise again.
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Scott Shepherd is an emerging Australian author with a
passion for adventure, storytelling, and the lure of lost lands. Hailing from
Naracoorte, South Australia, Scott self-published his first novel in 2020,
introducing readers to the daring world of Xonarye. Since then, he has written
three books in the Xonarye series, bringing his vivid imagination to life
through tales set in exotic locations steeped in mystery and culture.
In 2025, Scott re-released a refined edition of his debut
novel, Xonarye: Australia, followed by the second instalment, Xonarye: Cuba,
with the third book, Xonarye: Japan, set for release later the same year.
A part-time novelist, full-time family man, and
self-described “regular guy,” Scott continues to write from his hometown, where
he balances storytelling with hiking, fatherhood, and shared adventures with
his partner. Whether at his desk or exploring the outdoors, Scott is always
chasing the next great journey—on the page or beyond.
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