Musings and Dreaming
A reflection on the state of a flaneur travelling alone.
Trilogy
Kimberley Trilogy
Heroes and Norforce detect and destroy foreign invaders of Australia.
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Author · Historian · Storyteller
History. Adventure. Truth.
Historical fiction and espionage thrillers shaped by research, travel and a lifelong passion for the past.
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01 — The author
The storyteller behind the books
Novels shaped by research journeys from Siberia and Moorish Spain to Gallipoli and the Australian outback.
Barry Smith is an author, historian and storyteller based in Melbourne, Australia. Born in England and educated in Manchester and at Cambridge University, he writes historical adventure, romantic fiction and Australian espionage thrillers.
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Kat and Ken
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Two series, one storyteller
Series
Kat and Ken Down Under
Kat and Ken fight spies and terrorists down under.
3 books
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02 — The books
Discover all of Barry's books
Two series and a standalone: Australian espionage thrillers and historical fiction where danger, history and intrigue collide.
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03 — Events
Meet Barry between the pages
Book launches, author news and appearances.
Readers say
Stories that stay with readers
“Sample review: a gripping page-turner with real historical depth. Replace this with a genuine reader review.”
“Sample review: fast-paced, atmospheric and impossible to put down. Replace this with a genuine reader review.”
“Sample review: a vivid picture of wartime Australia with characters you care about. Replace this with a genuine reader review.”
“Sample review: clever plotting and a sense of place that stays with you. Replace this with a genuine reader review.”
Book 3Latest release
Parthian Peril
Book 3 in the Kat and Ken Down Under series.Having successfully doused the dragon's breath, Kat and Ken are on call again as fallout threats from the Iranian war ripple toward Australia's ill-protected shores.
04 — Dispatches
Notes from the road
A Great Organisation
Reflections from Cairns on friendly service and practical customer experience.
Cresting in Cairns
Travel notes after arriving in Cairns with a caravan.