Firelight

Name: Firelight
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922790378
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2023 Aurealis Award winner, from one of the Sydney Morning Herald Best Young Novelists of 2024

By John Morrissey

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Firelight by John Morrissey delves into the complexities of human relationships and the quest for meaning in modern life. The story follows a diverse group of characters whose lives intersect in unexpected ways, revealing intricate connections and repercussions of their choices. Through poignant narratives and rich character development, the book explores themes of love, loss, and redemption.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate evocative stories that weave together elements of mystery, introspection, and the complexities of the human experience. The narrative provides a rich exploration of the characters' inner worlds, making it perfect for those who like their fiction thoughtful and engaging.

A wildly imaginative, page-turning collection featuring ghost stories, science fiction and satire, with Aboriginal characters at its heart

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An imprisoned man with strange visions writes letters to his sister.

A controversial business tycoon leaves his daughter a mysterious inheritance.

A child is haunted by a green man with a message about the origins of their planet.

In this striking collection of stories, the award-winning John Morrissey investigates colonialism and identity without ever losing sight of his characters’ humanity. Brilliantly imagined and masterfully observed, Firelight marks the debut of a writer we will be reading for decades to come.

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Firelight by John Morrissey is a praised collection of speculative fiction stories that intertwines Indigenous themes with fantastical elements. Reviewers highlight the author's skilful blending of genres, vivid writing, and the exploration of complex themes such as colonialism and identity. The collection is noted for its evocative style, emotional depth, and masterful craft, offering a fresh and compelling voice in Australian literature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922790378

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 256

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Fiction General Fiction John Morrissey Penguin Books Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

John Morrissey is a Melbourne writer of Kalkadoon descent. His work has been published in Overland, Voiceworks, Meanjin and the anthology This All Come Back Now. He was the winner of the 2020 Boundless Mentorship and the runner-up for the 2018 Nakata Brophy Prize.

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