The questions posed by this debut novel are contemporary, gripping and transformative. The story will resonate with people who have been in close proximity to a psychopath - who want to know that how they feel is not wrong.
Stories about our relationships with manipulators tend to focus on the male-female, romantic relationship, or on overtly destructive villains that are undoubtedly evil. By contrast, this story is framed in a platonic friendship between young men, where most of the violence is subtle. This allows the exploration of a unique perspective, while still evoking the relatable, raw emotions of being victimised by a predator's abuse.Most of us have or will have to deal with a manipulator. The damage when we do can be devastating. You're left feeling crazy, with no one to tell you you're not. This book tells you you're not.