Patron Saints of Nothing

In his debut novel, Ribay explores the complexities of grief, guilt, and the search for truth in the aftermath of a murder. "Long Way Down" is a gripping and lyrical YA novel that has been shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2020. It is a powerful coming-of-age story about a Filipino-American teenager who travels to the Philippines to uncover the truth about his cousin's murder. The novel has received critical acclaim, with critics praising its emotional depiction of a young man of color and its exploration of complex themes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 27 June 2019
Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2020
"A heartbreaking and original novel." – Guardian
A powerful coming-of-age story about grief, guilt and the risks a Filipino-American teenager takes to uncover the truth about his cousin's murder.
When Jay Reguero hears of his cousin Jun’s death, everything changes. Although years have passed since they were last in contact, the stories about Jun just don’t fit with the boy Jay knew. Hoping to uncover the truth, Jay travels to Jun’s home in the Philippines – but the shocking realities of life there lead to even more questions. Can Jay find the answers he seeks?
A gripping and lyrical YA novel for fans of Angie Thomas’s THE HATE U GIVE, Patrice Lawrence’s ORANGEBOY and Nic Stone’s DEAR MARTIN.
A US NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FINALIST
"This is nothing short of a tremendous feat and will certainly solidify Ribay as a singular voice in the world of literature for years to come." – Jason Reynolds, author LONG WAY DOWN
"This powerful and courageous story offers readers a refreshingly emotional depiction of a young man of color with an earnest desire for the truth." – Kirkus starred review
"[A] much needed window [and a] deep, nuanced, painfully real family drama." – ALA Booklist starred review

Weight: 268g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788951548