Kevin Brooks crafts compelling narratives that delve into the darker aspects of human psychology and societal undercurrents. His stories are renowned for their intense atmosphere and their power to evoke strong emotional responses in readers. Brooks masterfully weaves elements of mystery and suspense, often exploring themes related to crime and its repercussions. His distinctive approach lies in his penetrating examination of complex relationships and moral quandaries.
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.
Following a death-defying escape from the hands of a criminal overlord, young PI Travis Delaney thinks he might finally be getting closer to finding out who killed his parents, and why. But things are about to get a whole lot more deadly. One moment Travis is trapped in an armed face-off in the offices of Delaney & Co, private investigators. The next, terrorists have stormed the building and he's been abducted. As the truth begins to emerge, Travis is faced with the ultimate dilemma: How do you choose between saving your own life or saving the life of someone you love?
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+
Things start to happen when Lucas arrives on the island, Who is he? Where does he come from? What does he want? And why do other people hate him so much? Caitlin's life changes from the moment she see him. Lucas is the strangest, most beautiful, most unforgettable boy she has ever seen.
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.
