Just A Boy

"Just a Boy" is a novel about a boy who has broken into and stolen from a neighbor's house, and an attack that will rip through the town and his family for years to come. It is a gripping, incisive novel about secrets, adolescence, and how we can love someone without ever knowing their mind.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: John Murray Press

Independent
A captivating novel that delves into the depths of family, loss, and secrets, written by the acclaimed author of the Times bestselling sensation, "Can You Hear Me?"

The protagonist, an almost eighteen-year-old boy, possesses a loving family and is characterized by his polite demeanor, excellent education, and perpetually smiling nature. However, when news emerges that he has burgled a neighbor's house, his parents and sisters are left in disbelief. Tragedy strikes when an attack rocks the town, leaving a lasting impact on the boy's family for years to come.

"Just a Boy" is a profound and thought-provoking exploration of the intricacies of secrets, adolescence, and the complex nature of love. It sheds light on how we can form deep connections with others, even when we may not fully comprehend their thoughts and emotions.

Praise for "Can You Hear Me?" has been widespread, with critics hailing it as a novel of crime and darkness that deviates from traditional domestic noir. The Guardian describes it as "utterly gripped me from beginning to end," while Victoria Hislop praises it as "a novel of crime and darkness that eschews straightforward domestic noir."

This captivating novel is a must-read for anyone who enjoys exploring the darker corners of human nature and the profound impact of secrets on our lives.

Weight: 372g
Dimension: 144 x 226 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529364187