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Michael Thomas was born and raised in Carnarvon, Western Australia, and spent his formative years travelling across the vast Gascoyne-Pilbara region with his father, who was a shearer. After graduating from university, he returned to teach in the Gascoyne-Murchison before eventually settling in Perth. He retired in 2021 to write his memoirs but gave up when fact and fiction became entangled. The Map of William is his first novel.
'If a young Charles Dickens had been thrust into the Outback, he could not have told a more compelling story.' Norman Jorgensen 'Set in 1909, The Map of William is a gripping and adventurous tale that Michael says literally poured out of him.' Australian Rural & Regional News 'This is a fascinating coming-of-age story about a contemplative boy the reader will easily fall in love with. The Map of William is well written and the character development is excellent. As a debut novel, I would rate it an absolute triumph by Michael Thomas. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy historical fiction.' @melhobbs_bookworm_reviews 'The Map of William should be a necessary read for all. Despite the story's sometimes brutal truths, it is also very revealing in its retelling of a time that too many of us choose to ignore.' Elora, Early Bird Reader, Good Reading Magazine 'This is a truly Australian book that I found hard to put down. If you like fiction that has history woven through it, then I highly recommend it.' Theresa, Early Bird Reader, Good Reading Magazine 'An outstanding book that will give great pleasure to every reader. This superb novel is inspired by the author's life.' KidsBookReview 'I found it totally fascinating.' Kez's Book Reviews Western Australian Premier's Prize for an Emerging Writer (Winner 2023)
