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8 states of catastrophe / Karen Lee Thompson

by Karenlee Thompson

An ex-journalist and his dog travel across the Australian continent, encountering a series of coincidences and catastrophes. The narrative explores the interconnected lives of an eclectic group of characters across diverse settings, from the Queensland outback to St Kilda.

Accession 15912 ISBN 9781921596551 Publisher Brolga Publishing
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