Thrill Seekers

The Oxley Creek Boys are thrill seekers, but when their dad dies and their brother starts hearing voices, they must find a way home. This fast-moving and gripping story deals with teenage issues and tough topics, set in Brisbane and told as a series of short first-person narratives. Readers have praised the book for its depth, maturity, and poignancy, and its realistic plot and bad language. The book cover is striking and has special effects.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2019
Publisher: Ransom Publishing

The Oxley Creek Boys are a group of thrill-seeking young men who live in Brisbane, Australia. They are willing to risk everything to feel alive, including drink, drugs, and sex. However, their lives take a turn when Brian's dad dies and his little brother Douggie starts hearing voices. The story is told as a series of short, first-person narratives, which are linked together to create a fast-moving and gripping story. The Thrill Seekers is a touching, deep, mature, and poignant book that deals with teenage issues and tough topics. It has a very good and meaningful plot, and readers can relate to the issues in the book, such as losing a family member and addiction. The book is bleak and depressing, which makes it more effective and highlights its message that drink and drugs are not to be treated lightly. The book cover is striking and almost has special effects, which adds to its appeal. The author tackles issues like crime, poverty, and drugs, which is admirable. Overall, The Thrill Seekers is a great book that will appeal to teenagers and adults alike.

Weight: 206g
Dimension: 198 x 138 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785916755