Liam Mulhall is a former soldier, firefighter, and high-performance rugby league coach who has worked with elite youth athletes across Australia - the rugby equivalent of NCAA Division 1 calibre. Drawing on his lived experiences in high-pressure environments and his passion for mentoring young people, he writes stories that explore resilience, masculinity, and the search for belonging.He is the author of the best-selling self-help book A Teenager's A-Z Guide to Earth School, a powerful guide for young people navigating mental health, identity, and the pressure to be perfect in an online world.The Boy Who Played With Fire is his debut fiction novel - a gritty, emotionally charged coming-of-age story inspired by the spirit of Australian rugby league and the fire it takes to rise from adversity.