Losing Face

A gripping novel about identity, family, and community in contemporary Australia.Joey is young and drifting, unaware that his passivity is leading him astray. One day, he's involved in a violent crime that threatens to upend his life. Elaine, his grandmother, a proud Lebanese woman, is desperate to save face and hold her family together. In their family, history repeats itself, vices come and go, and uncovering long-buried secrets isn't always cathartic. This hard-hitting novel reveals the richness and complexity of contemporary Australian life and tests the idea that facing consequences will make us better people. Perfect for readers seeking emotionally resonant stories of identity, family, and community in a multicultural Australia.