"It's the depth of the characters that really impresses . One More Time shows some serious writing nous" Daily Telegraph

Irish-born Damien Leith shot to fame in 2006 after taking out the title of Australian Idol. Since his meteoric rise to stardom, his songs have captured the imagination of millions of Australians and garnered numerous awards and endless praise.

In 2007 Damien further enraptured the Australian public with the release of his debut novel, One More Time, a touching and eloquent story of courage and survival.

Now Damien returns to writing with a stunning story of Ireland, hope and family. Remember June is a shattering and redemptive tale about fathers and sons and the power of memory that combines Damien's lyricism with deep characters and a potent storyline.

The novel's themes intertwine with Damien's newest album of the same name. "It's sometimes difficult to separate yourself from the two forms of writing,' explains Damien. `I might write a strong or emotional chapter in the book and later that evening, subconsciously, write a song of a similar theme - it's so easy to get attached to your characters."

Mattie Finch is a kid living with his aunt in Ireland in 1990. He often talks to his mother, but he hasn't seen his father, Dave, for six months. Dave's been trying to face his family, but there are just too many demons. He can't forget how he and his brother, Stephen, escaped the troubles of Northern Ireland ten years earlier. He is haunted by what happened when they met June and her sister, Susan, and the irreversible changes that the town of Stonebridge brought to their lives.