Ep 09: "Basin" by Scott McCulloch journeys through the apocalyptic and surreal + An early 70s fantasy classic from Ursula Le Guin

A man gasps for breath as he is dragged from the ocean and given another chance. Living within a surreal, war-torn landscape and ever on the run through the swampy and threatening world of Basin, Scott McCulloch’s un-named protagonist takes readers on a road story that is unsettling and stark.  And,  Discover or re-discover Earthsea, a vast archipelago of islands populated by wizards, dragons and shadowy creatures; it's the 1970s ground-breaking creation of fantasy writer Ursula Le Guin. Guests:  Scott McCulloch, author of debut novel, ‘Basin’ Dr Lisa Bennett, senior Lecturer in Creative Writing, Flinders University   Our Random Reader - Chelsea   Other books that get a mention: ‘Four Fifty from Paddington’ by Agatha Christie and 'The Great Hope' by Jessica Stanley currently sit on Cath’s Tsundoku. Cath and Lisa discussed ‘Earthsea’ by Ursula Le Guin in our classics segment. Chelsea’s recommendations include 'Fish out of Water' by Kate Hendrick, 'The Yield' by Tara June Winch, 'Talking to My Country' by Stan Grant Music composed by Quentin Grant  SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES  Publisher of Basin, Black Inc Books:  Insta:@blackincbooks Facebook: BlackIncBooks Twitter: @BlackIncBooks  Dr Lisa Hannett:  Insta: @lisalhannettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.