Kill All Enemies

Oct 10, 2024 5:24 PM

Author:Melvin Burgess

Kill All Enemies

Everyone says fourteen-year-old BILLIE is nothing but trouble. A fighter. A danger to her family and friends.

But her care worker sees someone different.

Her classmateROB is big, strong; he can take care of himself and his brother.

But his violent stepdad sees someone to humiliate.

AndCHRIS is struggling at school; he just doesn't want to be there.

But his dad sees a useless no-hoper.

Billie, Rob and Chris each have a story to tell. But there are two sides to every story, and the question is . . . who do you believe?

Reviews

A writer of the highest quality with exceptional powers of insight

—— The Times

(Of Junk) Brilliantly and sensitively written, it encompasses the raw, savage and ecstatic world of the adolescent mind . . . a superbly crafted and important book

—— The Guardian

Bali Rai deals with important and controversial issues not because it is fashionable to do so but because he is compelled to. Long may he continue!

—— Jean Allen , Carousel

This is brave and committed writing, not always subtle but passionate; it deserves a large audience

—— Nicholas Tucker , TES

Flirty & fun

—— Book Passion for Life

Unique and original . . . a fast paced and thrilling read . . . left me begging for more

—— A Dream of Books

A poignant, gritty read, John Lucas's debut novel captures the brutal experience of gang culture among vulnerable city teenagers, exposing not only their heinous deeds, but a society that allows children to feel unloved and excluded.

—— Yorkshire Post

The Blake Street Boyz gang means everything to 15-year-old Jay and his friends, spending dinner times and evenings defending their turf, but his life takes a not-altogether-unexpected turn when he has to prove himself to leader Shads.

—— Hull Daily Mail

A poignant gritty read, John Lucas' debut novel captures the brutal experience of gang culture among vulnerable city tenagers.

—— Wales on Sunday

An exceptionally powerful debut novel; John Lucas is a writer to watch.

—— Books for Keeps

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