The Black Police: A Story of Modern Australia

A historical novel set in late 19th-century Australia, exploring the complicated relationship between colonial police forces and Indigenous Australians through the eyes of those tasked with maintaining order in a deeply unjust society. The narrative examines the moral compromises and daily realities faced by officers navigating between settler expectations and the communities they were meant to control. Through its examination of policing on the colonial frontier, the novel offers a window into an era of profound racial tension and institutional power.