Mark Smith is an award-wining author. He lives, works and surfs on Victoria's Surf Coast. The first book in his acclaimed Winter trilogy, The Road to Winter, is widely taught in secondary schools and loved by readers of all ages, and Wilder Country, the second book of the trilogy, won the 2018 Indie Book of the Year for Young Adults.
'If Not Us has it all: gutsy characters, a good fight, bone-shaking loss, love and hope.' * Scot Gardner * 'A blast to read, filled with earnest romance, great drama and some brilliant descriptions of surfing...a story that recognises both the power of mass movements, as well as the importance of individual participation.' * Readings Monthly * 'An important and timely story about finding and using your voice as a young person in a complicated world. Moving and powerful, If Not Us is the right book for right now.' * Kate O'Donnell * 'An unmissable series.' -- Sydney Morning Herald on the Winter trilogy 'A riveting story of survival that questions the prices of freedom and safety as well as the value of an individual life...A breakout new series full of romance, danger, and a surprisingly engaging world.' -- Kirkus, Starred Review for The Road to Winter 'A page-turner and a rallying cry with heart and soul.' * Simon McDonald, Potts Point Bookshop *