James Bradley is the author of four novels, Wrack , The Deep Field , The Resurrectionist which was chosen as a Richard and Judy 2008 Summer Read, and Clade , and a book of poetry, Paper Nautilus . His books have won or been shortlisted for a number of major Australian and international literary awards and have been widely translated. He lives in Sydney, Australia, with his partner, the novelist Mardi McConnochie, and two daughters.