Demons at Dusk

1838 and the British Empire is expanding relentlessly. On a remote cattle station on the frontier of the young New South Wales colony a lonely convict hut keeper is forced to confront the power and greed, which drives that expansion. One of the convict stockmen on the station invites a group of Aborigines to the station with the promise of protection from the bands of marauding troopers and stockmen who roam the countryside.

The station's convicts and their overseer develop close relationships with the Aborigines but the threat of violence is never far away. All must ultimately face some terrible choices - choices which reverberate across the colony and leave the young hut keeper struggling to find the courage to stand against powerful oppressors.

The story behind Demons at Dusk is true. It is a story of love and courage, betrayal and tragedy, mystery and deceit and the strength of the human spirit.

About the Author

Peter Stewart was born in Sydney in 1954. He is a former English and History teacher who has worked in the Sydney property and parking industry for over twenty years. Since leaving teaching, he has maintained a keen interest in Australian History, particularly in relation to indigenous issues.

Peter has researched the Myall Creek Massacre for many years, was involved in the planning for the construction of the memorial at the site and now serves on the committee of the Sydney Friends of Myall Creek. He is a founding member of the Australian Independents Coalition for Political Integrity and he currently heads up a company in Sydney. Peter lives in southern Sydney with his wife, and has three adult children.