Katherine Johnson

Pescador's Wake

‘Katherine Johnson’s debut novel is much like the icebergs that threaten both vessels. Perfectly crafted crystalline prose dazzles on the surface while intricately woven characters and their stories explore the unknown depths of heartache and betrayal, love and resilience.’ Goodreading magazine, February 2009. ****

Book Launch Pescador's Wake

Katherine Johnson at the launch of her debut novel.

Matryoshka, Ventura Press, 2018

Varuna Sydney Writers' Festival 2017

Photo credit: Anita Kazis

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Katherine Johnson’s fourth novel, Paris Savages (Ventura Press 2019), tells a little-known story of colonial history - the story of three Badtjala people from Queensland's Fraser Island taken to Europe to perform in "human zoos". Previous novels include The Better Son, Matryoshka and Pescador's Wake.

Books by Katherine Johnson

Book Reviews

2019 Highlights from Better Reading

Delighted to see Paris Savages on this list of 2019 Highlights – books loved by the team at @BetterReadingau. Very grateful.

Better Read than Dead event

This was such a fabulous night – I felt very honoured to be interviewed about Paris Savages by the wonderful poet Evelyn Araluen. Fabulous questions, fabulous audience. Thanks to all those who came along and joined in the discussion.