{"title":"Craig Cliff","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraig Cliff\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts stories that delve into the complexities of human experience with a sharp and insightful voice. His works, including titles like \u003cem\u003eOffshore Service\u003c\/em\u003e, explore themes of belonging, identity, and the unforeseen paths life can take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect rich character-driven narratives set within contemporary settings, where ordinary events reveal profound truths. Cliff’s writing balances humour and poignancy, offering a thoughtful reflection on modern existence through compelling fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"offshore-service-by-craig-cliff-9781991348241","title":"Offshore Service","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘But I couldn’t go home just yet. I would not be a man in anyone’s eyes. That’s how I wound up working for Anton, servicing the coal ships stranded off the coast.’ —from \u003ci\u003eOffshore Service\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eOffshore Service and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e, award-winning author Craig Cliff explores the emotional, economic, cultural, and climatic forces that drive our decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFarmers search for purpose on holiday in Fiji. A well-heeled Dunedin suburb receives an influx of refugees. Tensions flare at an Anzac Day barbecue in Perth. Playing out in recognisable settings, these stories follow characters who find themselves beyond familiar shores, struggling to reconcile the passage of time, thwarted aspirations, and unexpected responsibilities. What unfolds is explored with humour, heart, and hopefulness through a mix of classic storytelling and innovative forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOffshore Service\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautifully written and thoroughly readable collection about life here and now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47768957354220,"sku":"9781991348241","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781991348241-offshore-service.jpg?v=1782088039"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/craig-cliff.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}