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M.S. Lawson

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in Melbourne, Australia

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https://www.clearvadersname.com/

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Science Fiction, Fantasy, Humor and Comedy

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May 2018

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After 38 years as a journalist, including more than 30 on the Australian Financial Review, the down under Wall Street Journal, the newspaper I worked for could not stop its advertisers shifting to digital outlets. In 2016, as part of a savage round of redundancies, I was called into the Fairfax boardroom in Sydney (the two big players in the Australian newspaper scene are Fairfax and News) and told "sorry Mark".

My original training was in physics and maths, gaining a science degree at Melbourne University in the 1970s. I landed a job at what was then about the only computer newspaper in Australia because I had taught myself to type, from one of my sister's secretarial textbooks. In those days it was rare for a boy to know how to type.

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Isn't this a copy of your book? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Winter-City-Obsidians-War-ebook/dp/B0GH8R7DY7/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.w4DwQDUy_VmvfG6Suj_RGw.zX8H6zaEmOzETvxKyXD0YjdxzlYRBgtogE0dk9fs_E8&dib_tag=se&qid=1780868090&refinements=p_27%3AJOCARROLL++JACKSON&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=JOCARROLL++JACKSON

M.S. Lawson David - it is a copy, and a blatant one. All they seem to have done is change the front cover (the cover is ridiculous) and the author. Thanks so much…moreDavid - it is a copy, and a blatant one. All they seem to have done is change the front cover (the cover is ridiculous) and the author. Thanks so much for drawing my attention to it. I have been trying to report the problem to Amazon, but there is an issue with their reporting system. I'll try again later. Again, thanks so much for spotting this. I've been meaning to get back to the Obsidian's War series. I had originally planned four books, but I keep on getting side-tracked. One problem is that I like the girlfriend he's ended up with - Even - and I had intended to get rid of her in the next book. Seems a shame. (less)

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When is the third book of Obsidians war due out ? as I enjoyed the first two. All the best Jack O'Connor

M.S. Lawson ... Then my father passed away. I was distracted. Once I finish the project I'm on - entitled Hidden City - then I'll return to the third book for a w…more... Then my father passed away. I was distracted. Once I finish the project I'm on - entitled Hidden City - then I'll return to the third book for a while, but other ideas call. I doubt I'll finish it this year. Anyway, thanks for the question - I'm encouraged to do something about that third book... (less)

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Average rating: 3.45 · 47 ratings · 21 reviews · 9 distinct works

	A Planet For Emily 2.65 avg rating — 23 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hidden City 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Obsidian's War - The Winter City 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Musketeers of Haven A Science Fiction Story it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Claire Takes On The Galaxy 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	No Wolves in Los Angeles 3.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The Tunnels of Rasand it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Darth Vader The Good Guy Who Lost it was ok 2.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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M.S. Lawson answered David Holland's question: Isn't this a copy of your book? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Winter-City-Obsidians-War-ebook/dp/B0GH8R7DY7/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.w4DwQDUy_VmvfG6Suj_RGw.zX8H6zaEmOzETvxKyXD0YjdxzlYRBgtogE0dk9fs_E8&dib_tag=se&qid=1780868090&refinements=p_27%3AJOCARROLL++JACKSON&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=JOCARROLL++JACKSON David - it is a copy, and a blatant one. All they seem to have done is change the front cover (the cover is ridiculous) and the author. Thanks so much for drawing my attention to it. I have been trying to report the problem to Amazon, but there is an See Full Answer
Jun 08, 2026 04:24PM · 1 like · like
M.S. Lawson made a comment on David Holland’s review of Hidden City " David - thank you so much for the review, which I've only just seen. I'm glad I was able to help over a difficult time. There will be more books.. ...more "
May 31, 2026 07:43PM · see review
M.S. Lawson made a comment on David Holland’s review of The Tunnels of Rasand " David - I only just saw your comment. Thanks for the boost. Sadly, The Tunnels of Rasand had not performed nearly as well as Hidden City which proceed ...more "
Dec 14, 2025 03:55PM · see review
M.S. Lawson liked David Holland's review of The Tunnels of Rasand: "Another good book by M.S. Lawson - don't start this before going to bed. The story is really good and gripping. I hope one day to see good adaptations of all his books on TV - I would definitely subscribe to a streamer that did that. "
Dec 14, 2025 03:52PM · see review