Black and White Rainbow

About the Book

Salouwie lives with her abusive alcoholic father, his girlfriend and her son. Nothing has ever come easily to Salouwie having lost her mother at a young age, and later being a witness to the horrific death of her older brother Tim. With the arrival of her Dad's new girlfriend, Salouwie's life becomes utter mayhem. Salouwie she develops a distinct hatred of 'Britannya,' while the trauma of witnessing her brother's demise causes a bizarre protectiveness of 'Joey.' One night Salouwie follows Joey and witnesses a mysterious meeting. Unfortunately she is discovered. All kinds of monsters of the human race are then pushed into her life. Pulled right into the middle, Salouwie fights to protect the life she has always known from something far darker and sinister than she could ever imagine.

With her two best friends', Michelle and Tony, Salouwie finds herself in a battle where to lose is to die. Friendship and courage are her weapons, family her enemy and life merely an all consuming darkness, bleak and without colour; a black and white rainbow. This is the ultimate battle of survival, and Salouwie is forced to discover who she really is and what it really means to survive

About the Author

Lauren Taylor is currently attending university doing a double degree in law and media. She started writing 'Black and White Rainbow' when she was 16 and living at home. Initially it was written as a gift for her mother. Lauren is now 18, and living in Melbourne where she has continued to write. As well as attending university Lauren is currently working part-time as a swimming instructor She is also doing volunteer work with disadvantaged and disabled children. Upon completion of her degree Lauren is hoping to practice law. Her inspiration for this story came from friends and family, events in her life and also an over active imagination