Author(s): Kerry B. Collison

History

In 1961, and one month following the disappearance of Michael C. Rockefeller off the southern coast of what was then known as Dutch Western New Guinea, Indonesia invaded and annexed the territory and commenced the systematic slaughter of indigenous Papuans, to pave the way for a massive wave of transmigrated Javanese. With the meteoric rise of the new powerhouses, China and India, Indonesian-occupied West Papua's wealth of oil, gas and minerals precipitates an international power-play for control over the vast natural resources. Decades have passed since the twenty-three year old Rockefeller disappeared - long presumed dead, when sightings of the heir are widely reported. Demands for West Papuan independence gain momentum and Australia is again drawn into military conflict with the Indonesian Motherland, Ibu Pertiwi. Reviews Of Kerry Collison's other bestselling novels, reviewers wrote: "...hard to put down..." - The Canberra Times "...certainly a powerful thriller..." - Australian Book Review "Collison puts the Indonesian experience into perspective..." - Sydney Telegraph "Kerry's book is the talk of Jakarta's chattering classes." - Asia Week "Vignettes will fascinate historians..." - The Age "...inspired by his long experience...intriguing plot and vivid descriptions..." - Sydney Morning Herald "Kerry Collison demonstrates a keen observation of the forces which motivate the military and corporate elite..." - The West Australian "Collison's knowledge of the region is unmistakable..." - The Cairns Post "If the international community had heeded Kerry's writings, it is possible that the present drama [in Indonesia] could have been better understood and dealt with." - Defense and Foreign Affairs Strategic Policy Journal, Washington