Other Country

by Stephen Scourfield

Raw, forceful and invigorating, Other Country is a powerful, striking novel.

Set in the harsh, remote country of the Top End, Other Country tells the story of two young brothers, The Ace and Wild Billy, and their struggle to overcome the bitter legacy of their brutal father. Bound by blood and memories and trust, they are destined to clash one fettered by the past, the other straining towards the future. And out of it all lead only two paths to end up mean and empty like the Old Man, or not.

Written with an authentic grittiness and an understated, dry humour, it is also an unforgettable story of the 'other country' of the Top End, the implacable and unforgiving moods of the landscape and the laconic and tough characters who make this hard country their home

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Other Country is Stephen Scourfield's first novel. He has written non-fiction and edited many books, magazines, newspapers and specialist publications. Stephen is also the recipient of a United Nations award.

Riveting opening with excellent scene setting and authentic characters. Laconic and vivid descriptions of landscape, droving station life and the desolate towns of the top end. Legacy of the hard lessons of a brutal father on two very different sons.