Extinctions

Winner of the 2017 Miles Franklin Literary Award, Extinctions follows retired engineer Frederick Lothian as he navigates life in a retirement village, confronting the debris of his past and the secrets he has kept. Through a series of unforeseen events and new connections, he begins to reflect on his shortcomings and the possibility of creating meaningful change. This novel explores themes of loss, renewal, and the different kinds of extinction that shape our lives.