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Dave Hibbins

Action Thrillers
Real-Life Guides
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“Stories are how we carry pieces of each other — across time, across miles.”
Dave Hibbins walks barefoot along Freedom Beach in Phuket, holding a camera and reflecting during golden hour.

I write stories that move — across borders, emotions, and expectations.

From action-packed thrillers to honest relationship guides and visual travel journals, my work reflects a life lived with purpose and curiosity. If you’re drawn to characters with grit, reflections with heart, or journeys that challenge the norm, you’re in the right place.

David Hibbins smiling in a navy cap with ocean cliffs in the background in Thailand

Snapped on the road — this shot captures the simple joys I live for: early mornings, epic views, and the freedom to keep moving forward.

About Me

The man behind the lens — and the stories worth telling.

I’m David Hibbins — a travel photographer, author, and founder of a boutique travel company creating unforgettable tours in Nepal and Thailand. Based in Phuket, I share stories, images, and experiences that reflect a life lived beyond the ordinary.

📷 Photographer  |  ✍️ Author  |  🌍 Explorer

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From thrillers to soul-stirring journeys — discover stories that stay with you long after the final page.

Shadow Drift – Cole Rainer Book One
Shadow Drift – Cole Rainer Book One
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Shadow Drift

Action & Thriller
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A missing girl. A corrupt system. One man who won’t walk away.

After years in Australia’s elite Special Forces, Cole Rainer drifts into Thailand seeking peace—but finds danger instead. When a young backpacker disappears from a Patong guesthouse, Rainer is pulled into a deadly web of exploitation, secrets, and power.

Shadow Drift is the explosive first book in the Cole Rainer series—crafted for readers who crave gritty international thrillers with heart.

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Successful Relationships: A Real-World Guide to Love That Lasts
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Successful Relationships: A Real-World Guide to Love That Lasts

Self Help
$6.99 – $26.99
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A real-world guide to lasting love.
Successful Relationships blends heartfelt honesty with practical wisdom to help you build deeper connection, navigate challenges, and grow stronger together. Whether you’re healing, reconnecting, or starting fresh—this book is your trusted companion on the journey to love that lasts.

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Stray Light: Cats of Thailand – A Travel Photo Journal

Travel Stories
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A whimsical, heartfelt photo journal celebrating the street cats of Thailand. Blending travel narrative and candid photography, this book captures the quiet charm of feline life across temples, beaches, and bustling backstreets.

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Whispers from Vietnam Book Cover
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Whispers from Vietnam

Romance
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A romantic, soul-searching journey set during a motorbike trip across Vietnam. A chance encounter. A winding road. A story of connection, courage, and the quiet magic of letting go.

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Dave’s writing feels like you’re on the journey with him—raw, vivid, and strangely comforting. Shadow Drift left me staring at the ceiling, thinking about my own choices.

Emily R
Early Reader

I didn’t expect to get so emotionally invested in a thriller. It’s more than action — it’s personal, reflective, and deeply human. I’m already waiting for Book Two.

Mark J.
Book Lover

Shadow Drift had me double-checking my locks at night… and then rereading chapters just for the atmosphere. Dave writes with edge, but also elegance.

Sarah M.
Night Owl Reader

From the Blog

Behind-the-scenes thoughts, author insights, and creative wanderings —
dive into the stories behind the stories.

THE QUIET PLACE BETWEEN US

A Short Story by Dave Hibbins Where It Began Leena hit the brakes too hard and skidded sideways into a rice sack. The scooter thudded into the pile, soft enough to spare her bones but loud enough to alert half the street. A tuk-tuk driver laughed, and a noodle vendor shouted something about “young people […]

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