No Good Brother

Tim Harding has spent the fishing season in Canada working as a deckhand. His younger brother, Jake, tracks him down in Vancouver and needs help repaying a debt to the Delaney gang. They embark on an epic odyssey across land and sea, chased by customs officials and the ghosts of their tragic family past.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 24 January 2019
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Stef Penney, the acclaimed bestselling author of Under a Pole Star, has crafted a captivating tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Set in the rugged landscapes of Canada during the fishing season, the story revolves around Tim Harding, a hardworking deckhand who has dedicated himself to making an honest living. However, his peaceful existence is disrupted when his younger brother, Jake, tracks him down at the shipyards in Vancouver.

Jake is a drifter, a dreamer, and an ex-con, desperately seeking help in repaying a debt to the notorious Delaney gang. As Tim reluctantly agrees to accompany his brother on their perilous journey, they set out on an epic odyssey across land and sea. They are relentlessly pursued by customs officials, faced with freak storms, and plagued by the nagging feeling that their luck is about to run out.

Despite their best efforts to outrun the law, they cannot escape the ghosts of their tragic family past. As they journey down to the Delaneys ranch in the United States, they are confronted with unexpected challenges and revelations that test the strength of their bond and force them to confront the darkest secrets of their past.

What awaits them at the other end of their journey is a shocking and unexpected twist that will leave readers breathless and pondering the consequences of their actions. Stef Penney's writing is masterful, with vivid descriptions and compelling characters that come to life on the page. This is a story that will stay with you long after you turn the last page, a testament to the power of storytelling and the resilience of the human spirit.

In conclusion, Stef Penney's Shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize 2018 is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure, suspense, and the exploration of the human psyche. With its gripping storyline, unforgettable characters, and stunning prose, this book is a testament to the power of storytelling and the endless possibilities that lie within the pages of a well-written novel.

Weight: 286g
Dimension: 196 x 141 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008228910