Olympus Rising: Where the lines between hero and villain blur.Earth is dying, and the Moon holds humanity's last hope-a vast reserve of helium-3, a crucial energy source. But power corrupts, even in the vacuum of space.Commander Xanthe Waters leads the mission to secure the Moon's resources, but as the covert battle for control escalates, she's forced to question who the real enemies are. With political betrayal at every turn and eco-terrorists-backed by shadowy forces-seizing her crew, Xanthe finds herself walking a thin line between saving humanity and sacrificing her own values.In a race against time, Xanthe must risk everything to expose a conspiracy that could plunge Earth into darkness. But in the ruthless fight for survival, even heroes can become villains.Olympus Rising is a thrilling near-future eco-thriller, blending cutting-edge science, political suspense, and ethical dilemmas into a high-stakes battle for survival. If you love strong female leads, complex characters, and stories that explore the dark side of human ambition, this interplanetary adventure is for you. I'm a leadership expert, speaker and award-winning author specialising in the people stuff. I show leaders and teams struggling with office politics and silos how to work better together. I have worked with individuals and teams internationally and in Australia since 1987. From wild Canadian rivers to the Australian Outback, and Boardroom jungles, I love exploring what's possible when culture and strategy come together to navigate a better future. I'm obsessed with power and fairness in leadership. I believe better leaders can create a better world and my mission is to assist audacious teams in developing their leadership capability. I'm a multiple award-winning author with five leadership books and a dystopian technothriller series. I explore the themes of power, fairness, overcoming self-doubt, and creating better futures. I host and produce The Future of Leadership Podcast, dedicated to asking "What if…?" and sharing big ideas on what leadership we need now for what's next. I'm outdoor adventurer and love skiing and hiking. I have run six marathons, am a one-time belly-dancer, a cancer survivor and I sing badly to 80s tunes. I'm married to a gorgeous Aussie and love cats and birds (not together). I'm currently working on expanding my writing into other genres like Ancient Rome historical fiction.
