Flames Av Robbie (Author) Arnott

'A strange and joyous marvel' Richard Flanagan'Delightful... Enchanting' Guardian'spectacular' CultureflyA young man named Levi McAllister decides to build a coffin for his sister, Charlotte - who promptly runs for her life. A water rat swims upriver in quest of the cloud god.A fisherman named Karl hunts for tuna in partnership with a seal. And a father takes form from fire. The answers to these riddles are to be found in this tale of grief and love and the bonds of family, tracing a journey across the southern island that takes us full circle.SHORTLISTED FOR THE READINGS PRIZE FOR NEW AUSTRALIAN FICTION