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Xonarye rise again
Xonarye: Australia
Xonarye Book 1
by S.H.S.
Genre: Travel Adventure, Mystery
One hidden book. A 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.
Book Links:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/42vBX2c
B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/xonarye-shs/1137171342
Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/xonarye-australia-s-h-
s/d8ac0bdf21db3e3c
Tertulia: https://tertulia.com/book/xonarye-australia-s-h-s/9781984506207
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55856828-xonarye
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.
Book Links:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4n1fHVd
B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/xonarye-s-h-s/1147905190
Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/xonarye-s-h-s/17ab8f838e575811?
Tertulia: https://tertulia.com/book/xonarye-cuba-s-h-s/9781763605909
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/xonarye-by-s-h-s-2025-10-09
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/235839999-xonarye
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.
Book Links:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FS9FPWF3
B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/xonarye-shs/1148353168?
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/xonarye-japan-by-s-h-s
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/241991816-xonarye
About the Author
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.
Author Links
Website: https://xonarye.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.shepherd.7792
X: https://x.com/SHS_Xonarye
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shs_xonarye/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/S.H.S./author/B08KPFNPGG
Giveaway
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Xonarye Schedule
Oct 10
Kickoff at Silver Dagger Book Tours
Sarandipity’s
What Is That Book About
Books1987
Insane Books
Oct 11
The Book Junkie Reads . . .
Book Bites….with a side of coffee
Royally Insane Books
Oct 12
Bedazzled By Books
Craving Lovely Books
Trixie Reports Books
Oct 13
Sarcastically Yours, Jen
The Dungeon Crawlers
Author Sahara Foley
Inside the Insanity
Stormy Nights Reviewing & Bloggin’
Oct 14
Haley Cavanagh Books
Book Review Virginia Lee Blog
Girl with Pen
My beauty my books
Twisted Book Ramblings
Oct 15
Sandra’s Book Club
Watch Us Sparkle Blog
Webs and Blogs For Writers
Country Mamas With Kids
Queen of Randomness
Oct 16
Ellwyn’s Blog
Chapters Through Life
C.A.Milson
The Book Dragon
The Scratching Post
Oct 17
Jody’s Bookish Haven
Midnight Book Reader
Scrupulous Dreams
The Bookshelf Fairy
Painting With Words
