Carpentaria

Explore the mystical and stark reality of life in the sparsely populated Northern Queensland town of Desperance. Step into the world of the powerful Phantom family, leaders of the Westend Pricklebush people, and Joseph Midnight’s renegade Eastend mob as they navigate disputes with white officials and fight to protect their natural resources, sacred sites, and people. This unforgettable novel, steeped in myth and magical realism, exposes the heartbreaking realities of Aboriginal life through extraordinary, larger-than-life characters. Don't miss out on this international bestseller that challenges assumptions about the downtrodden "other."