Only Killers and Thieves

Name: Only Killers and Thieves
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781911590057
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By Paul Howarth

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Only Killers and Thieves by Paul Howarth is a gripping tale set in the Australian outback during the turbulent 1880s. It follows two brothers who are caught up in a tragic event that thrusts them into a harsh and unforgiving world of survival. As they seek justice, they are forced to confront difficult moral dilemmas in a rapidly changing society.
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You might enjoy this gripping tale if you are captivated by stories set in the harsh, raw landscape of 19th-century Australia. The book delves deeply into themes of revenge and survival, focusing on two brothers embroiled in a moral conflict amidst the tensions of colonial life. If you're drawn to intense narratives exploring the complexities of justice and morality in a historical setting, this novel might be a perfect fit.

The acclaimed, gripping debut about empire, race, and two brothers in the Queensland outback.

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One scorching day in Australia's deserted outback, Tommy McBride and his brother Billy return home to discover that their parents have been brutally murdered.

Distraught and desperate for revenge, the young men set out in search of the killers. But the year is 1885, and the only man who can help them is the cunning and ruthless John Sullivan, a wealthy landowner and their father's former employer.

Rallying a posse of men, Sullivan defers to the deadly Inspector Noone and his Queensland Native Police—an infamous arm of colonial power whose sole purpose is the dispersal of Indigenous Australians in protection of settler rights. The retribution that follows will leave a lasting scar on the colony and the country it later becomes. It will also haunt Tommy for the rest of his life.

Set against Australia's stunningly harsh landscapes, Only Killers and Thieves is a compelling, devastating novel about cruelty and survival, injustice and honour, and about two brothers united in grief, then forever torn apart.

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Only Killers and Thieves by Paul Howarth receives acclaim for its vivid and gripping portrayal of colonial Australia, capturing the harshness of the landscape and the complexities of moral choices. Reviewers praise Howarth's ability to infuse historical accuracy with intense drama, highlighting the novel's exploration of themes like justice and vengeance. The characters are often noted for their depth and the narrative is described as both brutal and compelling, making it a powerful read in historical fiction.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781911590057

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: ONE

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Paul Howarth was born and grew up in the UK before moving to Melbourne in his late 20s. He lived in Australia for over 6 years and gained dual-citizenship in 2012, and he now lives in Norwich with his family. He graduated from the UEA Creative Writing MA in 2015 and was awarded the Malcolm Bradbury Scholarship.