Blockade (novel)

Blockade (novel)

"Blockade" is a 1998 novel written by Derek Hansen about logging in Australia.

Plot summary

The protagonist is Miklos Bollok, a logging company owner who uses corrupt politicians to clear-fell the last remaining wilderness in Victoria, Australia. He is stymied by a direct action campaign by conservationists. His downfall also comes about by a dark secret that is made public by his wife.

Release details

*1998, Australia, Harper Collins, (ISBN 0-7322-6466-9), Pub date 1 January 1998, paperback (First edition)


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