Set in Richmond, Melbourne in 1919, Charlie gets a job as the main boy that runs messages for Squizzy Taylor, the most notorious gangster in Melbourne at the time.
Prominent themes throughout Runner by Robert Newton
| Survival | Friendship |
| Crime | Acceptance |
| Melbourne | Danger |
| Family | Bravery |
| Grief | Humour |
The History of Richmond (YouTube).
Author Robert Newton talks about his books and the themes that interest him.
