From the strain of dissolving relationships to the revealing vagaries of chance occurrences upon ordinary people, the voices that inhabit 'Dark Roots' speak eloquently of the hidden motivations that propel us all to act. 'Dark Roots announces the arrival of a major talent... Cate Kennedy has a near pitch-perfect voice and a feeling for the precise moment when stars move in the cosmos.' Peter Temple, Age 'Stunning... incredibly spare and gifted writing. This collection is a joy to read.' Sunday Age 'A revelation... dark, moody, funny and provocative, often in the same story.' Australian