Blood

by Alan Durant

Cheap tabloid headlines scream the brutal facts at 17-year-old Robert Harrison: his parents have been shot dead in their suburban home. Robert’s initial shock and anger is soon replaced by a growing sense of a conspiracy to protect him from the truth, so he decides to investigate the murder himself. The secrets he uncovers about his parents lead him to the brink of sanity and put his life in danger.

192 pages, Paperback

First published November 27, 1992

About the author

Alan Durant is the author of books for a wide age-range, from picture books such as Burger Boy to top-end teenage thrillers (Blood, Flesh and Bones). Having worked as a copywriter at Walker Books, he is now a full-time author.

He's married, with three children and lives just outside London. He does a lot of school visits throughout the UK and abroad and also runs writing workshops.

Reviews

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book straight through tonight in anticipation of the author's visit to our school next week. It was thoroughly entertaining! I was hooked right away and will definitely be promoting this novel to my students.

[Terry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book. A study of grief and ptsd beautifully constructed and thoughtfully written. Thoroughly recommend this challenging, confronting and intriguing story.