Only Killers and Thieves - by Paul Howarth (Paperback)

The book "Only Killers and Thieves" is a gripping and transporting debut that brings to life a colonial Australia resembling the American Wild West in its formative years.

The story follows two brothers who are exposed to the brutal realities of life and the seductive cruelty of power in a riveting tale of savagery, race, injustice, and honor set in 1880s Australia.

With vivid descriptions of a drought-ridden landscape of desiccation and death, the author skillfully uses the fraying relationship between the two brothers to illustrate the moral issues at the heart of his story.

The imagery is both brutal and beautiful, and the effects of Tommy's actions haunt him long after the deeds are done.

This epic tale of revenge and survival will hold enduring consequences for a young country struggling to come into its own.

Don't miss out on this powerful and thought-provoking read!