That Deadman Dance

Set in the early 19th century around Albany, Western Australia, That Deadman Dance follows the journey of Bobby Wabalanginy, a young Noongar man who forms a bond with the first European settlers. Through playful and musical prose, the novel highlights the complexities of early contact as Bobby navigates friendships, love, and cultural conflict amid the burgeoning colony. As tensions rise between the Noongar people and the settlers, Bobby is faced with difficult choices that will shape not only his future but also the fate of his community and the land.