Treacle Town

by Brian Conaghan

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Pub Date 5 Oct 2023 | Archive Date 30 Nov 2023

Teens & YA

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Description

Con O’Neill is stuck in a world of brutal gang violence, sectarian vendettas and personal tragedy. The lack of opportunities for him and the rest of his gang is all too apparent. No money. No prospects. A social design that entraps inhabitants of Treacle Towns up and down the country.

Connor is desperate to get away, to find another life where he can experience happiness and fulfilment. When he stumbles upon the new world of slam poetry, Con senses a glimmer of hope - a hope that might just lead to his escape from Treacle Town.

But it won’t be easy.

Con O’Neill is stuck in a world of brutal gang violence, sectarian vendettas and personal tragedy. The lack of opportunities for him and the rest of his gang is all too apparent. No money. No...

Advance Praise

'An absolute must-read; tough, in your face, and pulls no punches' Melvin Burgess

'This story of loss, loyalty and fighting for who you need to be is yet another slice of pure dead brilliance from Brian Conaghan. The writing is breathtakingly powerful. The emotion is deep and raw. It's a book as grim as it is gorgeous' Keith Gray

'An absolute must-read; tough, in your face, and pulls no punches' Melvin Burgess

'This story of loss, loyalty and fighting for who you need to be is yet another slice of pure dead brilliance from...