Shamar

Author's Note The Sentinels of Eden series is set in a fictional town based on Jardwadjali Country. I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of that place. I also express my deepest respect for all Aboriginal elders, both past and present, across this Great Southern Land. This novel is a speculative fiction story that draws loosely upon the foundational beliefs of many religions and cultures, including Judeo-Christian and Indigenous traditions. However, I do not purport to represent or detract from either ontological perspective. What is known as ‘The Dreaming’ is the foundational belief system of Aboriginal communities in Australia and I value and acknowledge Indigenous ontologies and epistemologies. I present my narrative ever conscious that Australian Indigenous society is the oldest continuous living culture in the world. My desire is that this fantasy tale reflects the co-existence and interconnectedness of belief systems and that you enjoy it, always conscious of my deep respect for Aboriginal country and Aboriginal society.