📚 Dark Literary Thriller from the Author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
A chilling exploration of ambition, manipulation, and the lengths one man will go to achieve literary success.
Meet Maurice Swift, a handsome and charming young man with dreams of literary stardom but no talent to match his ambition. When he discovers that other people's stories can become his own, he begins a decades-long journey of deception that will destroy lives and relationships in pursuit of fame.
What makes this thriller unforgettable:
John Boyne's masterful psychological character study
Dark exploration of the literary world's underbelly
Morally complex protagonist you'll love to hate
Spans decades showing the long-term consequences of ambition
Critical acclaim:
"Boyne's most sophisticated and compelling novel yet" - Literary review
"A masterclass in psychological manipulation" - Goodreads reviewer
"Impossible to put down, impossible to forget" - 5-star review
"Dark, twisted, and absolutely brilliant" - Book club discussion starter
Perfect for fans of: Gone Girl, The Talented Mr. Ripley, and readers who enjoy morally complex literary thrillers.
This preloved copy is in excellent condition - ready to take you on a dark journey through literary ambition.
