Author Talk – Angie Faye Martin

‘Powerful First Nations crime noir that interrogates law enforcement and how it intersects with Indigenous victims. Melaleuca is a compelling exploration of a police officer caught between two worlds, small-town complicity and justice long overdue.’ – Dinuka McKenzie.

Aboriginal policewoman Renee Taylor reluctantly returns to her remote hometown to care for her mother, planning to leave as soon as possible. However, her stay takes a dark turn when she’s assigned to investigate the brutal murder of a woman. The case reveals a chilling link to the disappearance of two young women 30 years ago. As Renee digs deeper, she uncovers painful truths about the town’s past, exposing intergenerational trauma, corruption, and racism that threaten to consume the present.

Angie Faye Martin, of Kooma, Kamilaroi, and European heritage, combines her background in public health and anthropology with her writing. Her debut novel ‘Melaleuca’ explores these themes, drawing on her extensive work in policy and storytelling.

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