Land council head initially bribed, later confesses to murder.
The mixed-heritage protagonist raised by Rev. Neville. Exploited by successive employers, he marries Gilda and becomes a father. After facing escalating racism and financial betrayal from the Newbys, his attempted intimidation turns violent, leaving him a fugitive. He leads a killing spree, is pursued relentlessly, and is ultimately captured, condemned to hang, and receives last rites from his former foster father.
Jimmy Conway is a convicted murderer who escapes prison and returns to Red Hill seeking revenge. Although Old Bill framed him for killing his wife, Jimmy kills the officers and armed civilians involved in his persecution. He spares Shane Cooper, later kills Old Bill, and dies after being shot by arriving police.
Tom E. Lewis has 22 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Their work is anchored in the Mystery Road Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, The Skin of Others, Australia: The Wild Top End. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
