Brendan Ritchie is a writer and filmmaker from Fremantle, WA. In 2015 he published his debut novel, Carousel, and was awarded a PhD in Creative Writing. Carousel has been critically acclaimed and is longlisted for the 2016 Gold Inky Award. The sequel, Beyond Carousel, was released to critical acclaim in 2016. In addition to writing, Brendan spends his time lecturing across a range of creative disciplines.

"This is a lively and imaginative novel about consumerism, youth, art, isolation, entrapment and survival, the sort of thing that might happen if Kafka wrote a script for Big Brother." -- Sydney Morning Herald

"Thought-provoking and addictive." -- Magpies

"Ritchie writes with insight and casual elegance, managing to create a work that … is rich and moving." -- Westerly Magazine

"Ritchie has written a unique, modern tale aimed at the younger generation." -- MC Reviews

"An absorbing young adult read with a dark edge." -- Aussie Reviews

"To sum this book up in two words: Wow. What?" -- Belle’s Beautiful Books

"A fascinating insight into the human heart and mind." -- Lamont Books

" … a suspense filled young adult novel like no other." -- DeeScribe Writing

"This novel is a great character study of how people deal with isolation and containment. A slow burning YA thriller." -- Tim’s Bookshop

Inky Awards (Longlisted 2015)