After a fifteen-year-old boy discovers a graffiti blackbook, his eyes are opened to the unseen world of Sydney. As his interest in rugby league fades, he finds himself drawn to a different path to his peers. Armed with a spray can and a camera, he ventures deep into the world of graffiti and urban exploration. He explores abandoned buildings, scales rooftops and runs through active train tunnels. In Sydney's forgotten spaces, he finds an unexpected community who see the city as he does. Not just as a place to live, but as a place of immense beauty, above and below. But when his search for belonging is mistaken as rebellion, he's forced to question everything.
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FAQs
Is Off the Rails based on a true story?
Nothing in the book actually happened, except for all the parts that did.
How long is the book?
The book is ~250 pages.
Who is the intended audience?
Teenage boys, parents, creatives, photographers, artists, and explorers.
Will there be a sequel?
Jet doesn't do sequels. However, there will be another book on a different story coming in 2026.
Will there be a film adaptation?
There is a screenplay ready for development, and we're now seeking backing. Please contact film@jetwilliams.com if you're interested.
Where can I buy the book?
Preorders are only available through otrbook.com. After launch it will be stocked in select Sydney bookstores and online.
About the Author
Jet Williams is a multidisciplinary artist and writer from Sydney whose work spans literature, digital media, and visual arts. Drawing on experiences from Australia’s landscapes to global travels, he creates work that blends storytelling, philosophy, and reflection. His practice is less about labels and more about sparking dialogue, growth, and human connection.
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Disclaimer:Off the Rails is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events, locations, or organizations is purely coincidental. The story, characters, and settings are products of the author’s imagination.
