In the one tumultuous day, Ch'anzu loses his job and finds wife Scarlet in bed with a stranger. As life unexpectedly spirals out of control, Ch'anzu turns to his charismatic Aunt Mae for comfort and wisdom, and makes the bold move to work on a project in Serengotti, a migrant African outpost in rural Australia. In a novel haunted by the strangeness and yearnings of a displaced community - both beautiful and fractured - Ch'anzu is forced to confront his many demons. Back in the city, brother Tex has gone missing. In Serengotti violence and infidelity simmer.

Victorian Premier's Literary Award Shortlist 2024