The Aionara The Hollow Star: A Novel

Some wounds do not bleed. Some stars are born hollow.Eila Rose D'Aubigne has spent her life believing the impossible experiences that haunt her mind are symptoms of illness. When a rescue from the abandoned Diemens Psychiatric Hospital reveals they are something far more dangerous, she is drawn into an ancient conflict that has unfolded unseen since the beginning of memory.Pursued by forces that blur the boundary between myth and reality, Eila discovers that the forests, mountains and forgotten places of Tasmania are not merely landscapes, but witnesses to an older truth. As long-buried powers awaken, she must confront a destiny bound to an extinction that should never have happened, and a mystery reaching far beyond her own life.Accompanied by unlikely allies, including a giant thylacine that should not exist, Eila's journey becomes one of survival, sacrifice and impossible hope. To uncover the truth, she must face not only the darkness gathering around her, but the emptiness she has carried within herself for years.Rich in atmosphere and grounded in the wild beauty of Tasmania, The Hollow Star: The Colour of Absence blends myth, mystery and emotional depth into a literary dark fantasy exploring memory, loss, belonging and the enduring relationship between humanity and the natural world.Perfect for readers who enjoy immersive fantasy with compelling characters, original mythology and stories where wonder and darkness walk hand in hand.