Pauline Yates is an award-winning horror and science fiction author from Australia. Her works span novels, novellas, short fiction, and poetry, and often explore themes of memory, identity, and the uncanny. Read more about Pauline HERE>>>
2024 BookFest Award Winner – YA – Science Fiction; Sci-fi – Action/Adventure; Sci-fi – Genetic Engineering/2024 American Legacy Book Awards – Finalist – Science Fiction/2023 Author Shout Cover Wars Winner/2023 Indies Today Awards – Semi-finalist/2024 Author Shout Reader Ready Awards Recommended Read/Literary Titan Gold Book Award: Fiction.
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What the readers say:
“If you’re a fan of the fast-paced action of Matthew Reilly, but want (in my opinion) a higher quality of writing, read this book. This is an outstanding debut novel and I can’t wait to read more from this author…read more>“
“This impressive debut novel is a gripping action thriller that incorporates an entertaining and realistic sci-fi storyline about genetic manipulation and conspiracy…read more>“
“The SF concepts driving this novel are equally fascinating and terrifying. Memories that can be passed down in our DNA? Memories that can be forcefully inserted into another person? Genetically manipulating DNA to produce supersoldiers – stronger, faster, more durable, and more … murderous? A terrific story that delves into the “what ifs” and poses the question… should this be allowed to happen and what are the moral consequences of delving into such dark science…read more>“
“Memories Don’t Lie masterfully balances its extensive narrative and action-packed plot to create an engaging experience. It is poised to captivate fans of science fiction and thrillers, offering a compelling dive into a mysterious and intricately crafted world. The emotional resonance of the characters’ journeys adds a relatable element to the fantastical narrative…read more>“
2024 Aurealis Awards Winner for Best Horror Novella/2024 Australasian Shadows Awards, shortlisted for Paul Haines Award for Long Fiction/2025 Ditmar Awards – Finalist Best Novella or Novelette
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What the readers say:
“The story is a fast-paced industrial sci-fi mystery which morphs into horror... The author Pauline Yates is extremely skilled in balancing hope, desperation and despair in her characters, and plays the rise and fall of tension like a virtuoso. I enjoyed this work immensely, and recommend it thoroughly…read more>“
“A tense space thriller that moves at a rapid pace… Filled with snappy scenes, interesting characters, horror elements, and an ending that is perfection, this is one for fans of gripping novellas that will keep you entertained…read more>“
“Shattered is a high-stakes space adventure that kept me clicking from one page to the next. Yates does a magnificent job of building tension and raising the stakes at every turn. I thoroughly enjoyed Shattered and highly recommend it to lovers of science fiction, horror and completely unexpected sucker punches.”
Indies Today Awards 2026 Best Horror / Finalist 2025 Australasian Shadows Awards-Collected Work
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What the readers say:
“Each story is crafted with care, bringing whole words and characters to life in just a few short pages, and most end in a way that ensures you’ll be thinking about them long after you’ve turned the last page. Highly recommended for fans of Horror…read more“
“Perfect for fans of Shirley Jackson’s quiet horror or Clive Barker’s dark imagination. Best read with the lights on—and maybe a friend nearby…read more“
“From getting shrunk into a dollhouse, getting visits from those who wrongly became un-alive, body snatchers, and demons. For a book that went quick, it left me looking over my shoulder and hearing noises…read more“
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What the readers say:
“I loved the build-up, setting the reader on a path of uncertainty and discomfort. Then POW! The penny drops, and your stomach flips. This one is perfect for any modern horror fan…read more>“
“Heat, isolation, a sinister Station owner, and an ugly cattle dog all made my emotions see-saw along with Charles’s. This short read packs a hefty punch to your gut!…read more>“
“As someone who has backpacked around Australia and taken casual employment on remote farms, this tale well and truly sent shivers down my spine. Bravo Ms Yates, this is a gripping short read, highly recommended…read more>“
Recent Releases: Anthologies featuring Pauline’s short stories
Pauline Yates 