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

Cover reveal

So excited to share this cover reveal reel for my new novel, Every Wild Soul. If you’re interested in getting a copy early, you can pre-order here – it really helps authors to do this! Thank you! View this post on Instagram A post shared by HarperCollins Publishers Aust (@harpercollinsaustralia)

The Australian Fiction Prize

I am incredibly grateful to have received the inaugural The Australian Fiction Prize, which continues the legacy of The Vogel Award and The Banjo Prize. Stewarded by The Australian and HarperCollins, the award is open to all Australian writers for an unpublished manuscript. The novel will be published by HarperCollins…