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by Paul Blaney (Author)
'A fascinating novel exploring responsibility, desire and the very stuff of existence with verve and sensitivity' Heidi James, author of Wounding 'A thought-provoking exploration of relationships, obsession and what it means to be a father' Justine Roberts, CEO of Mumsnet Fred Pooley feels as though there's a gaping hole inside him, somewhere between his heart and his stomach. Since returning to London after six years in Hong Kong, he's been drifting; a new job and a new girlfriend do little to fill the gap. Meeting up with his first love Sally and her baby daughter sets him musing about children. He never thought he wanted kids; now suddenly he can't stop thinking about becoming a father. An attempt to connect with the father who deserted him only leaves him more bereft. Presented with a chance to discover a 'family' of his own, Fred crosses a line into a world of dark obsession. A thoroughly modern novel about family and what it means to be a parent.
Author Biography
Paul Blaney is a writer, freelance journalist and writer in residence at Rutgers University, New Jersey. His first published short story, Apple Tennis, was awarded the Tom Gallon Award by the Society of Authors. His first novella, Handover, set in Hong Kong in 1997 during the transfer of sovereignty to China, was published as an ebook in November 2012. He has lived in Hong Kong and Lisbon and regularly writes articles for travel magazines. Born in England, Paul now lives in Pennsylvania. When he isn't writing, Paul is happiest on the porch swing with a good book.
