Synopses & Reviews
The "firecracker debut"(Kirkus) about London teenagers contemplating murder. After his mother takes another beating from her drug-dealing boyfriend, Danny decides to do something about itcommit murder. Should his best friend Si get involved? Seen through Si's eyes, this moral dilemma and ultimate test of friendship comes alivefraught, exhilarating, shocking.
Review
Gritty and profane in the best senses...Falconer's novel achieves a thrilling momentum. (New York Times Book Review)