Boy Kills Man

On the streets of Medellin, Colombia, actions speak louder than words, and the rule of the bandidos is the only law worth listening to. Like most kids of their age, Shorty and Alberto work for their local cartel. They run cigarettes, offer protection ...and occasionally assassinate someone.

About the author

Matt Whyman is the author of several critically-acclaimed novels including BOY KILLS MAN and THE SAVAGES, as well as the bestselling comic memoir, WALKING WITH SAUSAGE DOGS. Matt is the former agony uncle for Bliss magazine and part of the team on Radio 1's weekly advice show, The Surgery. He lives in West Sussex with his wife and four children. Find out more about Matt at www.mattwhyman.com and on Twitter: @mattwhyman

Summary

Nothing is more unsettling in this world than a kid with a gun . . Like most kids of their age, Shorty and Alberto work for their local cartel. They run cigarettes, offer protection . . . A gangster's life is cheap, and when revenge can be bought for only a few pesos, everyone has their price . .

Product details

• Authors: Matt Whyman, Whyman Matt
• Publisher: Hot Key Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 13 to 15
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.07.2014
• EAN: 9781471403965
• ISBN: 978-1-4714-0396-5
• No. of pages: 144
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / Law & Crime, Thrillers (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 12 years, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense, JUVENILE FICTION / Places / Caribbean & Latin America