Dark Chapter

Vivian is a cosmopolitan Taiwanese-American tourist who often escapes her busy life in London through adventure and travel. Johnny is a 15-year-old Irish teenager, living a neglected life on the margins of society. On a bright spring afternoon in West Belfast, their paths collide during a horrifying act of violence. In the aftermath, each is forced to confront the chain of events that led to the attack. Inspired by true events, this is a story of the dark chapters and chance encounters that can irrevocably determine the shape of our lives. Book Prizes: Winner of The Guardian Not The Booker Prize Shortlisted for The Authors' Club Best First Novel Award Nominated to The Edgars Awards Highly Commended for CWA Debut Dagger