

The Land of Matang


Drawing on the true history, legends and oral traditions of Banaba (Ocean Island), the Land of Matang series weaves the Pacific's untold past into unforgettable fiction. From the arrival of the first phosphate ships to the survival of a people who refused to be erased, these are stories born from more than thirty years of research — and a lifetime's connection to the Banaban people. Inspired by real events. Told from the heart.
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Book Two — The Curse of Nakaa
Coming 2026
The story of Matang continues. As the shadow of war reaches the Pacific, the Banaban people face their darkest chapter yet — and Nakaa is not finished.
Be first to know when Book Two is released — and get a free chapter of Nakaa's Awakening today
Watch the official trailer for Nakaa's Awakening, Book One of the Land of Matang series — inspired by the true story of Banaba (Ocean Island).
