Brutes: 'This season's most-anticipated first outing' Vogue

In Falls Landing, Florida, a gang of thirteen-year-old girls obsessively orbit around the local preacher's daughter, Sammy, who suddenly goes missing. They edge closer to discovering a dark secret about their town and the cruel cost of a ticket out, uncovering a violent and haunting truth about girlhood.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Faber & Faber

In the heart of Falls Landing, Florida, a town built upon theme parks, swampy lakes, and scorched bougainvillea flowers, a sinister presence lurks beneath the surface. A group of thirteen-year-old girls, obsessed with the local preacher's daughter, Sammy, find themselves drawn to her mesmerizing allure, her older wisdom, and her deep love for Eddie. However, their world is turned upside down when Sammy suddenly disappears. Watching from a distance, they edge closer to uncovering a dark secret about their fame-hungry town and the cruel cost of seeking a ticket out.

What they discover will haunt them for the rest of their lives, shaping their identities and shaping the course of their futures.

Dizz Tate's novel, "Brutes," delves into the depths of girlhood, capturing the violence, horrors, and manic joys that accompany this transformative period. It explores the seemingly unbreakable bonds of young friendship and the moment when those bonds are shattered forever. Through a beautifully written and compelling narrative, Tate paints a vivid portrait of the complexities of adolescence, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the search for self-identity.

"Brutes" is a haunting and unforgettable tale that will resonate with readers of all ages, reminding us of the power of friendship, the darkness that lurks within, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Weight: 354g
Dimension: 143 x 224 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571374434
Edition number: Main