Chapter 1: The Riddle of the Sands
* Introduces Jim Maitland, a young Englishman who sails to Australia to start a new life.
* While crossing the Great Australian Bight, Maitland's ship encounters a mysterious schooner that leaves behind a strange riddle: "What is Norstrilia?"
* Maitland becomes intrigued by the riddle and decides to investigate, despite warnings from his fellow sailors.
Chapter 2: The Land of Miracles
* Maitland arrives in Port Lincoln, a small town on the Eyre Peninsula.
* He meets a group of eccentric characters who offer him help in his quest, including a talking parrot and a "mad" scientist.
* Maitland learns about the legend of Norstrilia, a lost land of gold and adventure said to lie somewhere in the vast interior.
Chapter 3: The Shadow of the Moon
* Guided by a map found in the riddle, Maitland and his companions set out into the desert.
* They encounter dangerous creatures, strange landscapes, and the mysterious Moonstone, a glowing crystal that seems to hold the key to Norstrilia.
* Maitland is drawn into a dangerous conspiracy involving a secret organization seeking to exploit the land's resources.
Chapter 4: The City of Shadows
* Maitland and his allies stumble upon a hidden city in the desert, inhabited by a lost civilization that has been guarding Norstrilia for centuries.
* They learn the true nature of Norstrilia and its importance to both the world and the supernatural realm.
* Maitland faces a difficult choice between his own ambition and the fate of the city and its inhabitants.
Chapter 5: The Dawn of a New Day
* A battle ensues between Maitland, his allies, and the forces of evil seeking to control Norstrilia.
* The Moonstone plays a pivotal role in the conflict, revealing the true power behind the riddle and the fate of the lost land.
* Despite significant losses, Maitland and his companions overcome their enemies and secure the future of Norstrilia.
