Just A Boy: A gripping, heartbreaking novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Can You Hear Me?

"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: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2023
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 The Times bestselling sensation, Can You Hear Me?

The protagonist of the story is an almost eighteen-year-old boy who possesses a loving family. He exudes politeness and education, maintaining a quiet demeanor accompanied by a constant smile. However, when news emerges that he has burgled and stolen from 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 protagonist's family for years to come.

Just a Boy is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that explores the realm of secrets, adolescence, and the complex nature of loving someone, be it a child or a partner, without truly understanding their mind.

Praise for the The Times bestseller, Can You Hear Me?

"A novel of crime and darkness that eschews straightforward domestic noir," praised the Guardian.

Victoria Hislop, author of the acclaimed novel, The Secret Keeper, expressed her utter captivation from beginning to end.

Weight: 186g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529364200