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Books A Degree Of Ordnance Embark on a Thrilling Journey with Martin Worship: From Butcher's Son to Churchill's Secret Agent. A Tale of Courage, Espionage, and Unwavering Determination in the Midst of World War II. Read More Fast Train to Avignon Sophie Ward's dream vacation turns into a nightmare when she witnesses a politician's assassination and becomes a target herself, in this thrilling globe-trotting adventure. Read More The Carpet Seller Tahsin Demir buys an antique carpet, triggering a chain of events including murder, romance, theft, and intrigue as it's discovered to be a valuable artifact. Read More

Collectibles Antique Books Unique books from around world, first editions, signed copies and personal favourites! Read More Asian Antiquities Nepal, Indonesia, Tibet are only a few places Gary has collected treasures from throughout his travels. Read More Diecast Model Cars As a lover of design and cars, it is only natural Gary’s collection would include many original Maccano Dinkey diecast model cars and other unique collectables. Read More

< Back Fast Train to Avignon Sophie Ward's dream vacation turns into a nightmare when she witnesses a politician's assassination and becomes a target herself, in this thrilling globe-trotting adventure. When corporate lawyer Sophie Ward flew out of Sydney to commence her annual leave which would mostly be spent in France and inaugurating in Paris with a three day stop-over in Singapore, she had no idea of the adventurous and sometimes dangerous circumstances that would be bestowed to her. The first frightening incident eventuated in Singapore where her young guide, Ganesh, she commissioned, was attacked by an angry Macaque monkey. On the TVG train from Paris to Avignon she witnessed the assassination of popular politician Philippe Lapointe, Minister for the Interior whom was an outspoken critic of the enormous problem of crime and corruption in France. He was particularly passionate of stopping the illegal sales of counterfeit French designer luxury goods that helped fund terrorist organizations as well as impacting the income of French industries. Sophie’s life was then under threat as she was the only credible witness to have survived the train attack. She would later be the subject of her own assassination attempts which involved the original assassin that continued to hunt her down. The book presents a thrilling read which explores the great cities of the world. It contains humour, romance and history all in one package. Book Numbers 326 Pages English 804 KB SHOP NOW Book Gallery Previous Next

Books A Degree Of Ordnance Embark on a Thrilling Journey with Martin Worship: From Butcher's Son to Churchill's Secret Agent. A Tale of Courage, Espionage, and Unwavering Determination in the Midst of World War II. Read More Fast Train to Avignon Sophie Ward's dream vacation turns into a nightmare when she witnesses a politician's assassination and becomes a target herself, in this thrilling globe-trotting adventure. Read More The Carpet Seller Tahsin Demir buys an antique carpet, triggering a chain of events including murder, romance, theft, and intrigue as it's discovered to be a valuable artifact. Read More

< Back Antique Books Unique books from around world, first editions, signed copies and personal favourites! As a past bookshop owner, Gary always had an affinity for books and started collecting in the late 70’s. Gary was fortunate enough to meet many authors, talk with them about their writing process and the genesis for their stories. One favourite tale he recalls, is how a doorstop became a #1 best seller. At dinner, a budding author talked about his manuscript being only good for holding the door open, when a friend asked to read it! The friend liked it so much, he sent it to an acquaintance in the publishing industry and from there it became a fan favourite and later even a movie. This is the famous story behind Bryce Courtney and his first novel, The Power of One. Gary’s collection spans the genre of history, Australiana and includes several first and limited, editions, and many more signed copies. Collection Numbers 40 Collectibles 1860s Onwards Collection Gallery Previous Next

Collectibles Antique Books Unique books from around world, first editions, signed copies and personal favourites! Read More Asian Antiquities Nepal, Indonesia, Tibet are only a few places Gary has collected treasures from throughout his travels. Read More Diecast Model Cars As a lover of design and cars, it is only natural Gary’s collection would include many original Maccano Dinkey diecast model cars and other unique collectables. Read More

< Back A Degree Of Ordnance Embark on a Thrilling Journey with Martin Worship: From Butcher's Son to Churchill's Secret Agent. A Tale of Courage, Espionage, and Unwavering Determination in the Midst of World War II. From a small country town in Yorkshire the son of the local butcher joined the Army as a naïve young lad. He was subsequently posted to Kenya with the British Royal Army Ordnance Corps. The adventure starts as he experiences life’s challenges in the time of conflict and horror during the Second World War. Martin Worship shines in his deployment, eventually to become a specialist ordnance expert, which catches the eye of the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill. From such humble beginnings, in time he successfully completes a number of covert missions which takes him to overseas precarious assignments, including France, Argentina and East Africa. Unusually, the War Office recognized his capabilities and his intelligence skills that saw him transferred to the OSE, and later Mi5. His eventual appointment as Director of Operations of Mi5 was met with controversy, as previous British Secret Service candidates were selected from the inner sanction of the British Establishment. He tries his best to balance family life, and the commitments he endues in the very heart of enemy territory. His escapades are fought with danger and gripping circumstances. A rollercoaster read from cover to cover. Book Numbers 513 Pages English 1129 KB SHOP NOW Book Gallery Previous Next

< Back Asian Antiquities Nepal, Indonesia, Tibet are only a few places Gary has collected treasures from throughout his travels. It is the fine detail, the history and beauty that attracted Gary to collecting Asian antiquities. In the 70’s based in Darwin, access to Asia was relatively simple and he found himself travelling there to pursue his hobby of photography. Attracted by the colours and the architecture, he would travel throughout Southeast Asia in pursuit of the perfect photo. He found he really enjoyed the history and small, delicate collectibles that reflected on these wonderful cultures and places in the world. Over the last 50 years, Gary has collected over 30 pieces of Asian art. Art that dates back from the 18th century to more modern pieces and predominately from Indonesia, Tibet, Nepal, Japan and China. Collection Numbers 30 Collectibles 18th Century Onwards Collection Gallery Previous Next

< Back The Carpet Seller Tahsin Demir buys an antique carpet, triggering a chain of events including murder, romance, theft, and intrigue as it's discovered to be a valuable artifact. Tahsin Demir runs a carpet shop in the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul. His life changes when a young boy walks into his store to offer him an antique carpet for sale. After close inspection, Tahsin realizes that the carpet was no ordinary piece. After purchasing it he asks a friend, Professor Mehmet Okman, a world authority on Oriental carpets to evaluate his find. Okman confirms that the carpet was presented to Kaiser Wilhelm II by the Sultan Mahmed V in 1917 when the Kaiser visited Turkey. Little did Demir know the consequences that would manifest after the carpet was deemed to be authentic: Murder, jealousy, romance, grand theft and intrigue were all to follow when Grace Moreland and Ryan Thomas from the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, visited Istanbul to see if this was in-fact, the treasure that was stolen from the museum in 1951. A fast paced thriller, which visits Turkey, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, Greece and the United States of America. Book Numbers 448 Pages English 1603 KB SHOP NOW Book Gallery Previous Next

< Back Diecast Model Cars As a lover of design and cars, it is only natural Gary’s collection would include many original Maccano Dinkey diecast model cars and other unique collectables. Gary has over 50 antique diecast cars, many with original boxes and in good to mint condition. He has collected since he was a young boy. His first purchase was of a Packard in 1955 and he hasn’t looked back. Always an eye for detail, he also looked to collect limited editions or unusual pieces across Australia and the UK. Gary’s diecast collection is made up predominately of Dinky with a few Corgi, Leto, Brooklyn, and Mercury models. There is a story his sister tells with a twinkle in her eye, that Gary was such an early businessman, that he would charge her, the younger sister, 20 pence to come and admire his car collection. Gary no longer charges when he displays his collection as he really enjoys sharing it with other enthusiasts. Collection Numbers 50 Collectibles 1942 Onwards Collection Gallery Previous Next

Bio Gary Wood, author and collector, is a talented storyteller whose writing transports readers to the heart of each adventure. With a passion for travel and a keen eye for detail, Gary weaves intricate narratives that captivate and immerse his audience. Combining personal experiences with extensive research, Gary's writing is both engaging and thrilling, leaving readers eagerly anticipating his next literary journey. ​ Throughout his world travel, and through his previously life as a book seller, Gary has collected treasures from around the globe. Antique books, classic dinky diecast model cars and Asian antiquities fill his collection. Get in Touch

Gary K Wood Welcome to the official website of Gary K Wood. Here, you'll find information about his books, news on upcoming releases, and insights into his writing process. Gary is also a passionate collector. We hope this website helps you connect with Gary's work and some of his collectibles. About Gary Wood is an author, collector, and traveler with a passion for storytelling. He is known for his ability to transport readers into the heart of his adventures through intricate narratives that combine personal experiences with extensive research. Gary's writing is engaging and thrilling, leaving readers eager for more. In addition to his writing, Gary has also amassed a collection of treasures from around the world, including antique books, classic diecast model cars, and Asian antiquities. Read more... A Degree Of Ordnance July 25, 2023 Embark on a Thrilling Journey with Martin Worship: From Butcher's Son to Churchill's Secret Agent. A Tale of Courage, Espionage, and Unwavering Determination in the Midst of World War II. "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." Maya Angelou Contact Noosa Heads, QLD, 4567 gk.wood@hotmail.com First Name Last Name Email Message Thanks for submitting! We will come back to you shortly. Send