Cirrus@Austlit

'A slow build Gothic debut has ties to historical Tasmania.'

'When I was 19, I had my ankle fused. To fix it, I underwent a procedure called a subtalar fusion, which used a bone graft from my shin and two huge screws to put the joint in place. In the unnamed narrator of Katherine Brabon’s Body Friend, I saw a mirror of myself from that point in my life. Someone young, suffering with pain from a source that no one can identify, hoping that surgery will ‘fix’ her. Likewise, the narrator sees a mirror of herself in two women she meets in the aftermath of surgery. Through these three women, Body Friend explores concepts of pain, illness, the self and recovery—how they influence and are influenced by one another.'(Introduction)

'A braided, cross-generation narrative about trauma and freedom.'

'Twelve essays explore inheritance, family, identity and place through the lens of Turkish-Australian culture.'

'This tender story of family and relationships is also a coming-out tale that sees the protagonist wresting control of his own life.'

'A suspenseful debut that explores loneliness, self-destruction and female agency.'

'Sheppard's second book is an exploration of masculinity, sexuality, and mental health.'

'An historical fiction that delves into Sydney's less than salubrious side.'

'Bitto's new novel is about biting hedonism and its unpalatable aftermath.'