Author(s): Rupert Wallis

Y.A Fiction

"Beautifully written in smooth, elegant prose...I felt utterly surrounded by the story as I read...I wanted it to go on forever." BookBag "If you loved Skellig by David Almond, then this is the book for you." Serendipity Reviews "The chief villain is fantastically creepy...fast-paced" SFX "exciting, compelling, thought-provoking...an absolute joy to read." BZFB "A staggering debut..." Writing From The Tub "Intense, dark, brooding and highly adventurous. To me it screamed Neil Gaiman." Fiction Fascination When thirteen-year-old James discovers a homeless man in an abandoned house, the course of his life changes dramatically. Hoping to find a 'cure' for a dark curse inflicted on the homeless man, the pair embark on a journey together not knowing that what they discover will impact them both in ways they never imagined...A gripping and haunting story about loss and hope, perfect for fans of Patrick Ness and David Almond.