{"product_id":"tank-water-by-michael-burge","title":"Tank Water by Michael Burge - USED","description":"\u003cp\u003eJames Brandt didn't look back when he got away from his rural hometown as a teenager. Now he has returned to Kippen for the first time in twenty years because his cousin Tony has been found dead under the local bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe news that Tony has left him the entire family farm triggers James's journalistic curiosity - and his anxiety - both of which cropped up during his turbulent journey to adulthood. But it is the unexpected homophobic attack he survives that draws James into a hunt for the reasons one lonely Kippen farm boy in every generation kills himself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStanding in the way is James's father, the town's recently retired top cop, who is not prepared to investigate crimes no-one reckons have taken place. James must use every newshound's trick he ever learned in order to uncover the brutal truth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA coming-of-age story and crime thriller with a large and gentle heart.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The parochial under-belly of rural Australia is laid bare in this raw and powerful story that delves into the emotional toll and tragic consequences of gay-hate crime.' - Nicole Alexander, bestselling author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Cedar Tree\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Clear-eyed and suspenseful,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTank Water\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eexposes more than one taboo of Australian life away from the big cities. An unforgettable ride.' - Nigel Featherstone, author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBodies of Men\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Written in a matter-of-fact way, Mike's confrontational first novel made me think about life, death and sexuality in the country, because Burge has the rural lineage to make it real.' - Margo Kingston, author and journalist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Beautifully written narrative - gripping to the last page.'- Mary Moody, author and broadcaster\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'It's time to move beyond a city perspective on rural gay Australians - so often imbued with pity, condescension and silly stereotypes - to hear our own voices on our own terms. Michael Burge is one of our most compelling, nuanced and enjoyable voices.' - Rodney Croome AM, LGBTIQ equality advocate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN: 9781925227888\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MidnightSun Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43015217643583,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/8626\/8223\/files\/12604213482873.jpg?v=1773739855","url":"https:\/\/bookconnection.com.au\/products\/tank-water-by-michael-burge","provider":"The Book Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}