Publisher's Synopsis
Something is missing in Jamie's life.
The seventeen-year-old doesn't know what it is exactly, but he's restless, and every new day seems just as dull and colorless as the one before. He'd like to meet a girl-any girl with whom he could share his doubts and dreams, but Jamie is terribly shy, and he doesn't really fancy the girls in the neighborhood.
But all that is about to change.
When he finds some money lying on the grocers' floor, Jamie heads to the fairground to have some fun. What happens next sends the teenager spinning out of control. He finds himself on a pathway of escalating crime, driven by naivete and fear of his next-door neighbor, Archie.
And along this road, he meets Julie...
Caught in the Long Grass is a powerful coming of age novel, a psychological thriller about teen violence and bullying, and a moving story of family and young romance.
Fans of Frank McCourt's Angela's Ashes will love the authentic 20th-century setting, the drama, and the suspense brought to life by PJ McDermott's gritty biographical fiction.
A digital version is also available and makes an excellent gift for those of Scots heritage or anyone who enjoys a good read!
Note: Caught in the Long Grass was previously published as Small Fish Big Fish.
