Boom Town Snap

When Georgie’s boss-turned-lover, Nico, offers her a high-stakes job in Canada, she wants to say no. But burdened by debt and swayed by Nico’s promises that the gig will be quick and lucrative, Georgie feels she has no choice - even though it means leaving behind the people she loves the most.

Swapping an Australian mining town for the rugged Albertan oilfields, Georgie’s finally getting her life back on track. But as the stakes rise at work and at home, Georgie discovers the real reason she got the job  -  and just what she stands to lose.

PRAISE FOR THE BOOK

‘This intelligent debut follows Georgie from the searing Aussie outback to the freezing Canadian North. While working hard to pay her debts, Georgie is going through an existential crisis. How can she align her personal values with her career goals in a global mining company? Witty and wry, Boom Town Snap looks at the use of power from the top-level of governments and corporations right down to the dynamics in marriages and family. All along, we’re cheering for Georgie to realise her true value and find her way out of the mess. Boom Town Snap is a nuanced story about relationships, communities and our impact on the natural world. It will keep you thinking long after you’ve finished the last page.’ Petronella McGovern, The Last Trace

‘Boom Town Snap takes readers from the broiling heat of Karratha to the arctic tundra of the Canadian oil sands, challenging us to grapple with the realities of our short-sighted politics. At the heart of this highly original story is one woman’s heartbreak and humanity. Pacey and full of tension, Jay Martin’s debut novel is bold, unflinching and tender, and, ultimately, incredibly hopeful.’ Ashley Kalagian Blunt, bestselling author of Dark Mode

‘Boom Town Snap is smart, salacious and full of depth. Jay Martin deftly explores gender politics, sex, family, and the messy morality of the mining industry. Fast-paced and riveting from start to finish.’ Amy Lovat, Mistakes and Other Lovers