About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is grappling with righteous anger or feeling the crushing weight of family stress and economic instability. It is a powerful choice for children who feel misunderstood by authority or are struggling to find their footing in a community that feels like it is falling apart. Set against the backdrop of a declining English mill town, the story follows Bill Coward as he navigates his father's unemployment and the arrival of a mysterious, predatory beast on the moors. This is a gritty, atmospheric exploration of how external hardships can manifest as internal monsters. While it contains elements of a creature-feature mystery, its heart lies in the raw, honest depiction of the working class and the bond between a father and son. It is best suited for mature readers aged 12 and up who appreciate realism, suspense, and stories that do not offer easy, sugar-coated answers to life's difficult questions.
