Author Description

Set in Australia, Laos and Thailand, The Power of Water explores the many ways in which our lives are affected by water, from the devastation of floods and tsunamis, to the excitement of surfing or the sensual effect of a hot, steamy shower. The story follows the intertwining lives of Paul Johnson, a 33-year-old Australian Civil Engineer, and Abdul, a young Malaysian orphan. Through their experiences we follow Paul¿s career and relationships, and Abdul¿s journey as he explores his faith and seeks out his life¿s direction. The company Paul owns is working on the construction of a new dam at Kangaroo Creek in Northern New South Wales, however, the main contractor is trying to cheat him, which culminates in a courtroom confrontation. In parallel, Abdul becomes involved with an extremist group exploring Australia¿s total dependency on water and how this can be used as a weapon of terrorism.