Different Stripes

Windy Mountain Tasmanian Tiger #1-3

by John Martin

Six hilarious novels from the bottom of the world. This is Tasmania with teeth … and denturesTwo mischievous old blokes break a ridiculous law to “prove” the extinct Tasmanian Tiger still lives — and that’s only the beginning.

This side-splitting bundle is set mainly on the island at the bottom of Australia, and follows octogenarians Oodles and Wish-Wash as they chase tigers, rewrite ecological history, and settle a few scores (especially with a former mayor who had it coming).

From a one-dog town with a Tiger museum in crisis, to a chaotic detour through Ireland (complete with a surprise castle inheritance), a pandemic lockdown with a hitman and a very lively tiger, and more absurd adventures than you can poke a walking stick at, this series is packed with laughs, heart and unexpected twists.

Includes six full-length novels from the Windy Mountain series.

Lie of the Tiger

Blokes on a Plane

Whitey and the Six Dwarfs

Blokes in Donegal

Blokes in the House

Who Knew Tiger Sharks Also Eat Apples?

Perfect for fans of humorous mysteries, oddball friendships and wildly original storytelling.

1523 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 29, 2025

About the author

I'm an Australian who writes funny novels with a dash of mystery and sometimes with a dollop of whodunnit. Heck, 2020 even brought out some black comedy from me.

Reviews

[Susan Huggins · Rating 2 out of 5]

First book started blaspheming, gave a miss. It's a pity as the second book was well written and entertaining; but blasphemed at end, which was unnecessary in the context. Maybe use strewth or goodness could have been used. Gave third book a miss as well as spoils the whole story when author shows disrespect for our Lord Jesus Christ.

[Jane · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didnt finish this. Couldn't get into it.