David Whittet
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David Whittet is a family doctor, a multi-award-winning independent filmmaker and an author.
Storytelling has been in David’s DNA for as long as he can remember. As a child, the serialisations of classic literature on television each Sunday teatime were the highlight of his week. A dramatisation of Oliver Twist had a profound effect on him. In its day, Dickens’ novel reformed the poor law, which convinced David of the written word’s potential to change the world. He decided then that he wanted to be a writer. Subsequently, A J Cronin’s novels inspired David to become a doctor, especially The Citadel, which pre-empted the National Health Service’s foundation in the UK and beyond. Further proof that books change lives. Medicine is a constant source of inspiration for David’s writing, and his work as a GP brings authenticity and gritty realism to his books. IndieReader described his debut novel Gang Girl as ‘a memorable tale filled with drama, conflict and intrigue ... deftly painted characters, multilayered, and unique ... an extraordinary read.’ David’s second novel, The Road to Madhapur, includes many real-life events from his time working on a family medicine project in rural India. David’s time in India was during a period of growing political tension following the murder of an Australian missionary. The unrest provides the backdrop for an idealistic Kiwi doctor and a headstrong preacher’s daughter whose lives collide on the road to Madhapur. Goliath and the Gang, the second book in the Gang Girl series, is equally full of drama and intrigue. Set on New Zealand’s spectacular South Island, where David lives with his family, Goliath and the Gang promises another unforgettable experience. The colourful cast of characters David has met throughout his career––colleagues and patients alike––breathe life into his writing. |
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Gang Girl
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Popular Fiction
‘A memorable tale filled with drama, conflict and intrigue … deftly painted characters, multi-layered, and unique … an extraordinary read.’ —IndieReader New Zealand, 1970. Born into the gang, Alicia longs to escape the misery of her childhood. The daughter of a notorious gang leader, her dream of freedom falls apart when she’s pledged in blood to her cousin Mickey. Happiness seems further away than ever once Mickey grows into a ruthless gangster—until a chance meeting with a hotshot business executive promises Alicia a new life away from the gang. Immediate reprisals plunge Alicia into a deadly war. Shot down at her wedding ceremony and fighting for her life, she despairs that Mickey will ever let go. Can Alicia break free from her brutal past, or is she destined for a legacy of bloodshed? The only person Alicia can turn to is a Māori diviner … who has a message she doesn’t want to hear. David Whittet’s gripping story of love, betrayal and redemption is set on New Zealand’s spectacular West Coast. Gang Girl will capture the hearts of readers who love books featuring strong women determined to take charge of their own destiny. 
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The Road to Madhapur
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Literary Fiction
'You will never make a doctor.' The professor’s harsh words threaten to end Theo Malone’s medical career before he sees his first patient. The idealistic Kiwi is determined to prove the professor wrong—until the death of a child from meningitis during a student assignment in Uganda shatters his confidence. Australian teenager Elisha is furious when her missionary father announces he’s taking the entire family on his next campaign in India. Anger turns to despair after her mother dies from AIDS following a needlestick injury at a local Indian hospital. Theo and Elisha’s lives collide in Madhapur. Can they make a difference in this impoverished community? Will their love survive growing political tension and an unspeakable tragedy? Written by a family doctor, David Whittet’s heart-wrenching novel will captivate lovers of true-to-life medical stories. From rural New Zealand to the plains of India, The Road to Madhapur takes readers on an unforgettable journey through love and grief to redemption and fulfilment. 
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Goliath and the Gang
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Popular Fiction
The Gang stole his mother’s life. He won’t let them destroy his future. Aaron was just five years old when they took his mother away. Twenty-three years later, he’s the CEO of an industry-leading power company and still fighting the Godzone Gorillas—the Gang that kidnapped his mother. IndieReader described Gang Girl, the first novel in the series, as ‘a memorable tale filled with drama, conflict and intrigue ... deftly painted characters, multi-layered, and unique ... an extraordinary read.’ Goliath and the Gang, the second book in the Gang Girl series, promises another unforgettable experience. Set on New Zealand’s spectacular West Coast, Aaron’s tumultuous journey is no mere rags-to-riches tale—it’s a rollercoaster of emotions. David Whittet’s captivating story of love, rivalry and redemption will grip readers from the very first page. To Be Released: September 26, 2023 |
