The Legend of Jackson Manifold
The Bendigo Bullet
Emotional. Evocative . Explosive.







A perfect Father’s Day gift- Sept 19th, Australia and New Zealand.
A powerful tale of glory, betrayal, and redemption, Gifted launches a sweeping novel series rooted in the heartland of Australia and played out on the grand stage of Melbourne. Every so often, a debut arrives that doesn’t just tell a story—it commands attention. Gifted: A Quintessential Australian-World Story is rich with emotional depth, national pride, and cinematic storytelling.
Gifted is the perfect word to describe both this novel and its author Christopher Herbert. In his debut novel he masterfully weaves an epic family saga led by the compelling and utterly believable Jackson Manifold. This story is a roller-coaster of human emotions- gripping, heartfelt and impossible to put down.
A powerful story of glory, betrayal, and redemption, Gifted kicks off a sweeping novel series rooted in the heart of Australia. Every so often, a debut novel arrives that doesn’t just tell a story. It commands attention. Gifted: A Quintessential Australian-World Story by Christopher Herbert is one such novel. His story -telling shows the emotional complexity and thrilling pace of a life lived in the public eye. Grounded in the universal themes of resilience, family, and purpose, the novel offers a compelling portrait of a man seeking to rebuild his legacy while confronting powerful forces of deception.