The Crocodile Hotel, the debut novel from critically acclaimed playwright Julie Janson,  will be officially launched by Dr. Peter Read at Berkelouw Books in Mona Vale at 6.30pm on Wednesday, April 22nd.

This story strikes deep into Australia's heart. It is an epic novel about a young Aboriginal single mother's awakening of identity and compassion in a remote Northern Territory community in 1976. This land holds a terrible secret of immense proportions. Jane Reynolds is swept up in a tempestuous story of the Northern Territory that reveals the bloody history of the country and the Lanniwah peoples' spiritual magic realism. This recreation may challenge the way you think about Australian history.

This is a private invitation only launch but the author has kindly offered ten free places. To reserve a free place please contact us by phone on 9979 2112 or by email to monavale@berkelouw.com.au quoting the promotional code 10JJ. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

 

About the author:

Julie Janson is a critically acclaimed playwright. Her plays Black Mary and Gunjie were published by Aboriginal Studies Press (1996). Black Mary was produced by Company B Belvoir St Theatre for the Olympic Festival of Dreaming (1997) and by Phoenix Theatre, Arizona, USA. The Eyes of Marege was performed at The Studio, Sydney Opera House and the Ozasia Festival at the Adelaide Festival Centre (2007). Julie is a member of the Burruberongal clan, Darug nation of the Hawkesbury River.