This story is not just about the Blood Ties or secrets kept by 3 teenage boys; Kurt, Scooter and Pete. It is also about injustice, prejudice and the Bloody Lies told impacting on those around them in a small Queensland town. Like the assault on the Pastor's daughter, the conviction of a young, deaf-mute Aboriginal man, Donny Buckle for the crime and the Community Lawyer, Kate who sets about uncovering the truth. It is a cautionary tale about choosing your friends wisely and knowing when to speak up and not dig a deeper hole for oneself.