Jake's Long Shadow

Set against the backdrop of a transforming millennium, this story explores the lives and struggles of the Heke family and their community in Pine Block, highlighting themes of violence, social change, and personal growth. Abe Heke, Polly, gang leader Apeman, and others navigate complex personal and societal challenges, with tensions simmering beneath the surface of their everyday lives. The narrative offers a nuanced look at a community grappling with its past and the possibility of change.