The Endless Sky

by Di Morrissey

A story of friendship, mystery and adventure in outback Australia. Journey with master storyteller Di Morrissey to the red, rocky desert in her 31st novel.

Top-rating TV presenter Nicole and her savvy producer and friend Stacie suddenly find themselves under the rule of a new boss ... he's arrogant, patronising and out to prove he's in charge.

Their challenge? To create a hit show revealing the hidden heart of outback Australia - a place few from the towns and cities have visited and even fewer people understand.

What begins as a career-defining adventure quickly spirals into something far more dangerous and unexpected. In a land of craggy rocks and vast plains, whispered stories and a history as old as the dinosaurs, Nicole and Stacie uncover secrets - how other lives are lived, fossil treasures deep in the red earth, a missing stranger and a blossoming love story.

Beneath the endless sky this land reveals its magic - and its menace - as the two friends find more than they could ever have imagined.

317 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 25, 2025

About the author

Di Morrissey (born 18 March 1943 in Wingham, New South Wales) is one of Australia's most popular female novelists. She grew up in the remote surrounds of Pittwater, north of Sydney, Australia.

Growing up she counted famous Australian actor Chips Rafferty as a close mentor and friend who helped provide for her and her mother after the death of her father as a child, sending them overseas to California to live with family.

In her later years, Di went on to become a journalist on London's Fleet Street, and worked for CBS in Honolulu, where she lived with her husband who was in the foreign service, and even had a small role in the series Hawaii Five-0, a guest role in season three, episode seven, 1970 starring as 'Alicia Anderson'.

After moving back to Australia, Di published her first book 'Heart of the Dreaming' which instantly became a bestseller. Since then Di has published another 17 bestsellers, her latest being 'The Silent Country'.

Reviews

[Craig and Phil · Rating 3 out of 5]

Big thanks to Pan Macmillan for sending us a copy to read and review.
I’ve been reading Di Morrissey since the very beginning and I’ve enjoyed most of the popular author’s books.
There’s only been a handful that have underwhelmed me and unfortunately her latest falls into that category.
The Endless Sky is an ordinary read and a bit of a let down.
TV presenter Nicole and her executive producer friend Stacie need a hit tv show to present to their arrogant boss who thinks of nothing but money and ratings.
So off they travel on the harsh landscape to outback Australia looking for a story.
After visiting a few towns they get the word of a possible scoop.
An adventure begins and after discovering hidden treasure, it soon becomes dangerous, menacing and full of secrets.
The destination fiction writer is lacking atmosphere location.
The characters come across as one dimensional and the plot is non eventful.
There was a scene that made me sit up and attract my attention but it could have been fleshed out more with much more intrigue, danger and mystery, it felt all wrapped up rather quickly, tied up in a nice bow.
I’m usually onboard with her novels however this one didn’t hit the spot for me.
It’s her 31st tale but if you’re here for the first time I suggest one of earlier books.
Sadly it’s not one of my favourites

[Veronica ⭐️ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Review to follow

[Marles Henry · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nicole, a seasoned television presenter, and her loyal producer, Stacie, are suddenly reporting to a newish boss with a TV industry history whose ego arrives well before he does. Desperate to continue their quest for an enticing TV show angle, Nicole and Stacie head deep into outback Australia to craft a show that captures hidden stories and rugged charm.

Nicole and Stacie drive from isolated town to the next among sweeping red landscapes and meet colourful characters and individuals with unique stories to explore. They fossick for fossils and go caving, become intrigued with rumours of fossil riches, buried secrets, and a stranger who vanished without explanation after a day on site at a fossil excavation. What begins as a promising professional opportunity to showcase the outback, explore family connections, and embrace light romance slowly tilted towards the trafficking of priceless prehistoric artefacts.

The vastness of the landscape balanced magical moments and discoveries with a sneaking sense of menace. Yet the story never quite delivered: even though the red dusty soil and rocky outcrops filled very page, it felt subdued. The characters were never explored more than surface deep, with a missed opportunity to dive deeper. Small insights into secondary characters like Ashton, Zac, Buggsy and Bernie/Keith were too thin. Some of the more dramatic moments like the cave in and flash flood, and exploration of the Galerie Villèle were wrapped up too quickly, with Nicole saving the day with too much poise and hidden talent to be plausible. By the end, everything was resolved too neatly and conveniently for a gripping adventure.

This story’s strengths were in the exposure to social, cultural and environmental themes around land rights, preservation of country and conservation. It’s a gently written drama and released just in time for holiday escapism. Thank you #panmacmillan for the #gifted copy, and my first introduction to Di Morrissey.

[Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautifully written book, with gorgeous descriptions and details that made you feel like you were in the remote area that Nicole and Stacie visited I loved this book.
TV presenter Nicole and her producer Stacie travel to country Queensland in order to find a location for a TV show they’re making. Bring in the disappearance of Frenchman Felix and the gorgeous painter Ashton and you’ve got a mystery and romance side plot which add to the story.

[Kerry Hennigan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an easy read, as are many of Di Morrissey's books, but The Endless Sky, while introducing some fascinating topics, and a couple of adventurous women who work in television, is a little thin on the ground in terms of the depth of the story telling. Nevertheless, the setting(s) as per Di's trademark storytelling, are beautifully described and make you want to go and see for yourself.

[Lyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although this was an enjoyable read, I felt a bit short changed at the end. There were a lot of themes partially explored, but the ending seemed rushed and things needed more conclusion. The setting was brilliant and the issues were important and interesting.

[Alison · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book lacks emotion. The characters are very monotone

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was an amazing story. A very different book from DI Morrissey.
The amount of research and resources to be done. Well worth reading.