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I love a sunburnt dystopia.

Straya lies in ruins. A once-proud nation, former Australia has regressed into a patchwork civilization cowering under the deadly heat of a merciless sun. Savage violence lurks around every corner. Good pubs, but...

Affable young mutant, Franga, risks life and double-jointed limb to help provide for his makeshift family of mutie kids and increasingly senile friend and mentor, Ken Ages. After finding a strange artifact in the deadly Downlow district, Franga inadvertently starts a horrifying chain reaction.

Something terrifying takes form in New Sydney. A colossal beast rises as unspeakably powerful as it is malevolent, and if Franga and his crew of misfits can’t stop it? Then all of Straya is completely farked.

Set in a futuristic Australia desperately coping with inequality, racism, and the effects of climate change, Straya balances canny social allegory with subversive wit and an oddly optimistic sense of hope.

©2021 Anthony O'Connor, Green Light Productions Pty Limited (P)2021 Anthony O'Connor, Green Light Productions Pty Limited Dystopian Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction Fiction
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A fun story of muties and monsters with a surprising amount of heart. This book had some laugh out loud moments and Franga, the main character, becomes completely endearing as the story goes on. With a smack of Tank Girl and a whack of Welcome to Woop Woop, this story is a welcome addition to the Ozploitation bin fire.

No problem recommending this one.

Pretty grouse and a top read

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“Straya” is a cracking tale, full of gore, mutants, monsters and heart. This listener was engrossed from beginning to end by Anthony O’Connor’s vivid descriptions and Justin Smith’s evocative narration. Do yourself a favour, and out this one on the top of your listening list.

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I giggled so much at the Aussie slang, but it’s familiar description’s made for an excellent, fast paced story, highly recommended

Interesting and fresh story

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