Young adult
Private investigator, Garry Leary and 15-year-old nephew, Ray, are hot on the trail of a missing person, Truman, last seen in the town of Brookdale-on-Sea. Their wealthy, eccentric client is prepared to use any means at hand to find her brother.
Meanwhile, a new technology company in Brookdale is poised to make the place the next Silicon Valley, with the genius recluse behind it shocking those few people he meets with his outrageous, unintentionally comical behaviour and outlook on life. He holds a secret and may not be quite what he seems.
The Government, Intelligence Services and Military are all in pursuit of the elusive Truman for reasons of National Security. Leary, streetwise and jokey, just wants to make a fast, easy buck, while a troubled Ray is trying to make sense of the feeling of being “different”, but not in a good way!
The pair find themselves up against ruthless powers within and beyond the town. Will Truman ever be found? Does he even exist? Or are there supernatural forces at play? Whatever the answers, Ray’s life is about to change forever.
A funny, action-packed, whirlwind adventure which explores what it means to be human. In the quest to find Truman, Ray may, finally, find himself.
Here's what readers have to say about this book....
Great read - very unexpected twists and interesting characters. A lovely relationship builds between the two main characters which is totally believable and one that will be interesting to see develop if future books are published. An unusual mix of genres - in a good way! Nice to read something that does not have the usual format and has the ability to surprise.
A very original story with great characters, and a plot full of surprises!! Excellent observations of human behaviour and traits too. Will Gary and Ray fall into more adventures? I hope so.