A centuries-old enemy stirs in the shadows and one young man’s destiny is bound to an ancient prophecy never asked for. In the depths of a Man’s Mind is a sweeping epic fantasy of magic, mystery and the courage it takes to become who you were always meant to be.

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The land of Neleuwen is on the brink.

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Paperback - "In the Depths of a Man's Mind" - Book 1
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The land of Neleuwen has endured for centuries — but a shadow from the ancient past is rising again.

When a young man finds himself at the centre of a prophecy older than memory, he must navigate a world of warring kingdoms, hidden magic, and dangerous secrets. Rich with lore, unforgettable characters, and moments of wonder, In the Depths of a Man’s Mind is classic high fantasy in the tradition of the greats — told with a fresh, distinctly Australian voice.

Perfect for fans of Tolkien, Robert Jordan, and Brandon Sanderson.

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Recent Events

As an independent book writer, I have had the great pleasure of being supported by Harry Hartog Carindale. Their deep knowledge of literature, combined with staff friendliness and genuine passion for the written word, gave me the confidence to collaborate with them as a partner in support of my novel. They helped me reach a wider audience and, as a result, I recently had the rewarding opportunity to hold a book signing with their support.I also had the great pleasure of meeting some of the community.

Author David McCann is seated at a table outside Harry Hartog Bookseller, promoting his book "In the Depths of a Man's Mind." The table is draped with a dark cloth displaying his name and book series. A large promotional banner with the book cover and author photo stands next to the table. The store's interior is visible through the open door, with shelves of books and festive decorations.
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Yellowshelf Podcast .

I had the privilege to be invited onto the yellow shelf podcast. Yellow shelf supports authors and their books and was founded by Johanna Fink an avid reader and supporter of storytelling. Check out the link to hear the full conversation.

What the Community is saying….

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐                                                            David has put so much love into building this world, and it honestly shows. For a book written in 3rd person POV you honestly feel as though your reading it in the 1st person POV due to the amount of detail given. Whilst it took me a bit to get into this story, but was so worth fighting through the hesitance. Highly recommend, it’s a beautiful journey of prophecy, lore and wizards/mages

— Tanisha May
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐                                                                     A fantastic story and great debut novel from the author. For anyone that likes the fantasy genre you won’t regret reading this one. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
— Patrick McCann

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of my favourite creations of yours was the dome inlaid with coloured glass and the sunlight outlining the kingdom, that was awesome. Another concept of’Reaching’ - that was brilliant and actually gave me inner goosebumps. I couldn’t help but wonder how you came up with these ideas - true talent for sure. 

— Kayela