The Phantom Child Quotes

“There are many reasons we love to read stories. For entertainment and escapism, for example. But we also read stories and particularly thrillers, consciously or not, to help us deal with trauma in a safe setting.”
― A.J. Wills, The Phantom Child

“I'm happy. I'm sane. And I have the best friend in the world.”
― A.J. Wills, The Phantom Child

“hadn't acted so quickly when he saw Jacob run off without his armbands. Instead, we focus all our attention on our little boy, smothering him with love and reassuring him that nothing bad is ever going to happen to him again. Because what's the point of shouting at him? He's learnt his lesson the hard way. I'm confident he”
― A.J. Wills, The Phantom Child