Kevin Brooks crée des récits captivants qui explorent les aspects les plus sombres de la psychologie humaine et des courants sociétaux. Ses histoires sont réputées pour leur atmosphère intense et leur capacité à susciter de fortes réactions émotionnelles chez les lecteurs. Brooks mêle avec maestria des éléments de mystère et de suspense, explorant souvent des thèmes liés au crime et à ses répercussions. Son approche distinctive réside dans l'examen pénétrant des relations complexes et des dilemmes moraux.
Caitlin perceives Lucas through a lens of romance, contrasting sharply with the prejudice, hatred, and jealousy that others direct towards him. This reissue of Brooks' celebrated novel explores themes of love and societal judgment, highlighting the complexities of human relationships. The author, known for "The Bunker Diary," delves into the nuances of perception and the impact of social biases on personal connections.
Caitlin's life changes from the moment she sees Lucas walking across the causeway one hot summer's day. He is the strangest, most beautiful boy she has ever seen - and when she meets him, her world comes alive. But to others, he quickly becomes an object of jealousy, prejudice and hatred. Caitlin tries to make sense of the injustice that lurks at every unexpected twist and turn, until she
The Jews of Khazaria is an accessible introduction to Khazaria--a kingdom in the early Middle Ages noted for its adoption of the Jewish religion. The third edition of this modern classic features new and updated material throughout, including new archaeological findings, new genetic (DNA)... číst celé
London, 1976: a summer of chaos, punk, love ...and the boy they called Billy the Kid. It was the summer of so many things. Heat and violence, love and hate, heaven and hell. It was the time I met William Bonney - the boy from Belfast known as Billy the Kid.
Gritty, nail-biting thriller from Carnegie medalist Kevin Brooks. Finbar's quiet weekend is disrupted by the sudden appearance of a girl with a gun and a bag of cash. Who is she? And will Finbar's life ever be the same? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
On a day trip to London, Joe instantly falls for the young and attractive Candy. Candy is a drug addict. Their meeting completely changes his life as he becomes obsessed with her.
Two brothers, sons of an incarcerated gypsy, leave London traveling to an isolated and desolate village, in search of the brutal killer of their sister. Suggested level: senior secondary.
When Joe meets Candy, he is drawn into a dangerous world of drugs, violence, and desperation and his confusing mix of emotions start to mirror those of Candy.
Pete Boland was busy doing nothing that summer. Then she called. 'Listen, Pete, you know that funfair, up at the recreation ground, I thought we could all meet up, you know, for old times' sake.' But as secrets, bitterness and jealousies resurface, five old friends are plunged into the worst night of their lives.
