"McGowan refuses to compromise on quality, substance or the emotional challenges he offers readers" - INIS Magazine "A rich and thoughtful read all wrapped around [Anthony McGowan's] superb instinct for a gripping storyline . I can guarantee you'll be gripped and emotionally challenged." -- The Letterpress Project "Gritty, real and exhilarating, this was an uncomfortable yet gripping read exploring jealousy, hierarchy and betrayal among teenage boy friendship groups . Hard-hitting, impactful, emotional, filled with angst and poignancy, this is a brilliant short story from one of the masters of teen storytelling." - Mini Travellers, blog "Another fabulous, gritty tale by Anthony McGowan which is enlightening and confronting all at once . This is the simple, yet powerful, story of one such choice and the butterfly effect that choice has - even years later." -- Reader review, Southwell Library.