THE DEBUT NOVEL FROM WILLIAM J. BYRNE

THE WARRUMBAR

On the day man first walks on the moon thirteen-year-old Robbie Brennan meets Moses, an old man camped by the side of the road. Over the following months, Robbie is drawn to Moses’ stories — tales of hardship, war, and redemption — unearthing a past entwined with his own. When Robbie learns that Moses grew up at the Mission, the Aboriginal reserve that once existed on the outskirts of town, with his mother Delsie, Robbie’s understanding of his family’s history and identity is forever changed.

PRAISE FOR THE WARRUMBAR

A tender, powerful novel about truth and the courage it demands.

Cheryl Akle, The Weekend Australian

A compelling story of a young boy on the fringes of his community.

Rod McLary, Queensland Reviewers Collective

A compelling coming-of-age story

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

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I loved this book. It had all the elements a good Australian read should have (in my opinion); just enough familiarity, great language and really wonderful characters. And, contrary to so many books, the ending was fabulous.

Beyond the message, the writing itself is beautiful — vivid, emotional, and full of heart. The characters feel real, the setting feels alive, and every page pulls you in deeper.

With wonderful descriptive prose and popular culture references, Byrne easily evokes his era and setting. Byrne gives the reader a wholly credible plot with a jaw-dropping final page.

What a great read. I loved it. Sensitive and confronting, this book had me unable to stop.

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