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

Longlistings for The Better Son (Ventura Press)

The Better Son (Ventura Press) is set in 1952 in northern Tasmania’s magnificent cave country where two young brothers discover a vast, hidden cave system a short walk from the family farm. It seems the perfect escape from their abusive, shell-shocked father — until disaster strikes and their lives are changed forever.…

talking fiction

Looking forward to chairing a session called ‘Imagined Worlds’ at the Tamar Valley Writers’ Festival this weekend. The panel includes three wonderful writers: Rohan Wilson, Favel Parrett and Emily Bitto. Also talking the craft of fiction on sunday with the lovely Heather Rose, Favel Parett and Murray Middleton. Lots more…