Taboo

Set in the rural South-West of Western Australia, Taboo follows a group of Noongar people as they return to a long-avoided site of a massacre tied to their ancestors' violent past. Invited by Dan Horton, the elderly owner of the land, they seek to confront the history that haunts it, motivated by a desire to honor his wife's dying wishes and heal the moral scars left behind. As they navigate this taboo territory, the group gradually reconnects with their language, lore, and deep ties to the land, leading to a poignant exploration of survival, renewal, and the complex interplay between hope and despair. This award-winning novel captures the essence of a community grappling with its history while striving for reconciliation.