Cathy McLennan's Saltwater, like Murdering Point before it, is a must read for anyone interested in the Australian justice system and its catastrophic intersection with indigenous people.
Saltwater is a compelling account of one young lawyer's introduction to this intersection. It is the story of Cathy McLennan and her first steps as a young lawyer working for the Townsville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service. Representing four teenage boys accused of murder leaves the protagonist questioning the system. She is left asking 'who are the criminals and who are the victims'.
Murdering Point is a fictionalised account of an experienced but jaded lawyer working for the same legal service. It is the story of Michael Doyle and his defence of a young man accused of a vicious crime in a small North Queensland town. Doyle confronts prejudice and an imperfect justice system in his fight to uncover the truth. Like Saltwater, Murdering Point explores issues of race and justice in remote Australia.
Saltwater will be launched at James Cook University on Tuesday 16 August. Murdering Point is available online from Smashwords.
Read them both to learn more.
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