After the Fire, a Still Small Voice

Set against the evocative backdrop of eastern Australia, this debut novel explores the profound connections of family and the shadows of the past. Frank, heartbroken, returns to a coastal shack to piece his life back together, while Leon reflects on his youth in Sydney and the impact of being drafted to Vietnam, mirroring the struggles of his war-veteran father. As their intertwined narratives unfold, the story reveals both the ties that bind Frank and Leon and the challenges that may drive them apart.