Childish Things

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Renowned for exploring complex themes such as good versus evil, innocence lost, and the nuances of human nature, Jenkins' novels are marked by their ambiguity and depth. His body of work, which includes notable titles like The Cone Gatherers and Guests of War, showcases a profound understanding of fraudulence, cruelty, and redemption. Starting his literary career at thirty-eight, he published over thirty novels by the time of his passing in 2005, solidifying his status as one of Scotland's greatest writers.