New wastelands

Book 1

The Korporation sells Earth’s most sought-after commodity: entry into their exclusive afterlife, Haven. The cost– a lifetime of servitude.

Eli is a simple labourer in the hierarchy of the Korporation, watching life pass him by as he toils at the Historical Research Department—a group mandated to find Ancient technologies.

When his mother succumbs to an incurable ailment, her dream of entering Haven is painfully out of reach. Eli yearns to save her soul; an impossibility until he meets Zareb; a creature from myth and legend, a dragon.

The dragon's help comes at a price, they must accomplish the Department’s ultimate goal, to find the Ancient weapon that can destroy the dreaded Stain; an evil monster-infested forest spreading across the land.

But not everyone wants to see the Stain destroyed; the Department must grapple with shadowy forces determined to keep the weapon from being found, while painfully aware that each delay brings Eli's mother closer to death.

Book 1 (Draft 3)

About Me

What type of person spends their days writing of imaginary worlds and people?

My name is Matthew Teague—corporate drone by day, Australian fantasy author by night.

I’m a lover of twisting plots, ensemble casts, and rich characterisation. When I explore a world, I want to see all sides of it—the rich, the poor, the good and the bad.

In 2022, I was lucky enough to have my short story ‘The Appetite of Fate’ longlisted for the Mogford Food and Drink prize. It felt amazing for my short story to resonate with the judges and I'm so grateful for their consideration.

In 2023, I participated in a masterclass with bestselling author Isabelle Carmody. It was incredible to work on my debut novel with the advice of one of my favourite fantasy authors. She's as lovely and as knowledgeable as I could've hoped for!

In 2024, I'm working on something big... Huge! My debut novel! I'm so excited to be putting the tale of Eli, Zareb and the rest of the Historical Research Team together. If you like dragons, post-apocalyptic fantasy fiction and love triangles then this story is for you. I hope it lights you up the same way it has me.

Until release day arrives, I invite you here to delve into my short stories and explore my blog posts for behind-the-scenes info and thoughts. I love the idea of building a community united by a shared passion for the written word, boundless imagination, and the enchanting allure of books.