'When teenage Mark awakens to find his father has gone, he becomes aware that his parents' marriage is suddenly in crisis. In the process of playing watchful peace-maker in the muted war between them, he leaves behind the innocence of his youth.
'With quiet authority and deep understanding, new writer Michael McCoy gives voice to the sensitive but inhabitants of suburban Australia.
'A masterful depiction of ordinary masculine frailty, Burning Sunday celebrates the courage of vulnerable families.' (Publication summary)
