My debut novel Davey Darling, published August 1, is soaking up a bit of attention in little old New Zealand, where it is set and where I live.
Synopsis as published:
Davey lives with Tiny, his hard-case, beer-drinking father, and Thelma, his long-suffering, tea-drinking mother. Davey is a bit of a hard case himself, constantly getting in trouble with the local bully and giving everyone plenty of lip. The act of violence that follows his discover in the woolshed sends Davey down a troubling path of choices. He knows he should choose the moral option, but then will his family survive?
- The Listener published the first review
- Leaf Salon think it could be destined for greatness
- There have been reviews in The Press, Otago Daily Times, Sunday Star Times, North & South Magazine (Book of the Month), NZ Doctor
- Russell Brown of Public Address likes it
- This Listener profile provides the background to achieving publication.
I would recommend:
- Time Out Bookstore in Mt Eden, Auckland
- Real Groovy, Auckland City
Author bio and Book Description at Penguin Books NZ.
