Peter Bradley is a Canberra-based author passionate about history. He became engrossed in his family’s history when he discovered his great-grandfather’s compelling first-hand account of surviving a shipwreck which he published in 2013, as The Wreck of the SS Kanahooka. Now he has brought that story – and those of his two other ancestors – to life in Convicted, an engrossing and highly imaginative retelling of the story of a father, son and grandson, entwined with the history of Australia from the landing of the First Fleet in 1788.

‘My aim in writing this book was to intertwine the many well-known and not so well-known events in Australia’s early history with my family’s history and their exciting tales,’ Bradley said.

With his upcoming book The Convict and the Compass: James Meehan‘s Untold Story set for release in November 2025, Bradley’s writing appeals to fans of Australian history, as well as those with an interest in family history. After a career in finance, Peter’s new passion lies in uncovering the past.