Malcolm Ironwater slips out of the sanitarium, taking his imaginary Indian tribe with him on a journey to set the Aborigines free in Australia. Malcolm's quest is hampered by delusional episodes arguing with his Maliqroische braves, accidentally becoming involved in a dangerous occult ceremony, being struck by lime green lightning from a bizarre aurora, and evolving into a ten foot ancient reptilian alien with yellow eyes. And by the way, the Aborigines have no interest in his assistance, thank you very much! Even with all that, there are still more surprises awaiting Malcolm during his journey. This ain't your Daddy's Outback, mate!Pug Greenwood launches Malcolm from the short story "The Ghost at Indian Rocks" and fulfills Malcolm's dream of going to Alice Springs. Malcolm's Daddy always told him he was descended from American Indians, but a particular tribe never came up, and he looks as native as Archie Bunker. So, in a drug induced state brought on by a little blue flower, Malcolm made one up, and now he can't get rid of them.