'Cancel your plans because once you start reading you won't be able to stop' 'The book ends with a final twist that is as shocking as it is dramatic' He was ten years old when the world decided he was evil. A child is killed falling from the Humber Bridge. Despite fleeing the scene, two young brothers are found guilty and sent to prison. Upon their release they are granted one privilege only - their anonymity. Probation officer Cate Austin is responsible for Boy B's reintegration into society, but her loyalty is challenged when she begins to discover the truth of the crime. Is a child capable of premeditated murder? Or is there a greater evil at play? Don't miss this gripping psychological thriller, perfect for fans of the Netflix show Adolescence, from award-winning, Kindle #1 bestselling author Ruth Dugdall. Readers love Boy B: 'I am struggling this review as it is so much better than my words can express and it stirred up so much in me' 'Fantastic book, my heart was racing throughout' Reader review 'A suspenseful novel that deals with a sensitive, but timely subject matter' 'Superbly written. The plot twists and turns on the way to a nail-biting finale.
A compelling read' The Sun 'Sad, chilling and horrifying, Boy B is extraordinary' Elizabeth Forbes 'This book is an absolute page turner, a fantastic psychological thriller with the perfect amount of suspense and emotion to captivate the reader' 'The eponymous young adult Ben is drawn with unflinching honesty by a writer with a masterful grasp of nuance and contradiction' Guardian * Book 1 in the series, THE WOMAN BEFORE ME, won the CWA Debut Dagger * Book 4 in the series, NOWHERE GIRL, was instrumental in changing policies on child abduction in Luxembourg, and has been taught in schools there * The series has been optioned for TV and the author is working with the BBC on adapting script for Book 1. No solid news yet but agent expects an announcement by Jan 2026 * All books in the series cover contentious but highly topical themes, including assisted dying and child criminals (BOY B feels very reminiscent of the 2025 TV show Adolescence) * Most books are set in Suffolk so there is strong potential for local indies/bookshops in East Anglia to stock * Author has connections in literary world: often judges on prizes, has interviewed lots of high profile authors, and has a lot of contacts willing to read and quote * Ruth's background in the prison system/probation is an opp. for PR & the author is always happy to talk about her experiences Competition: Don't Let Him In;Our Beautiful Mess;The;Pyschopath Next Door;Daughter;Surf House;New Neighbours;Famous Last Words;Other People's Houses;She Didn't See It Coming. by;Lisa Jewell;Adele Parks;T.M. Logan;Gillian McAllister;Lucy Clarke;Claire Douglas;Clare Mackintosh;Shari Lapena;Mark Edwards;C.L. Taylor.