True West

Set in Western Australia in 1988, this noir crime novel follows seventeen-year-old Lee Southern as he navigates the dangerous world of biker gangs, extremist groups, and criminal schemes. As Lee becomes entangled in a complex and unsettling plot driven by right-wing extremism, the story explores themes of prejudice and morality, all against the vivid backdrop of Perth’s late 1980s landscape. Filled with suspense and rich characterizations, the book offers a compelling and thought-provoking glimpse into a volatile period in Australian history.