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Overview
Jamie is searching for meaning in his life.
He's seventeen and can't figure out where he fits in, or what his future might hold, but he hopes one day to meet someone he can share his ideals with, his doubts, and his dreams. Then again, he's shy, and the girls in this neighborhood aren't really his type.
The teenager lives in a part of town where graffiti is splashed on walls, not as folk art, but as an expression of anger by those unlucky enough to live there. Until now though, he's managed to fly under the radar of the local gangs.
When he finds some money on the floor of the corner store, Jamie thinks his luck is in. But sometimes, what seems like Fortune's kindly smile can be a mask hiding a twisted and cruel face.
The seemingly innocuous decision to keep the money triggers a series of events that trap Jamie in a quagmire of deception and criminality, pursued by an adversary who seems determined to destroy his life.
Small Fish Big Fish is a powerful coming-of-age novel, a psychological thriller about teen violence and bullying, and a moving story of family and young romance.
Adults and older teenagers will love the authentic 20th-century setting, the drama, and the suspense brought to life by PJ McDermott's gritty biographical fiction.
A hardcover version is also available and makes a perfect gift for any with Scottish heritage or those who simply enjoy a good read.
What Readers Say
'I found myself unable to put it down after the first twenty pages.'
'Every young person wants to know they're not alone. We are all Jamie at some stage in our lives, lost, confused, trying to fit in, struggling to come to grips with our lives and who we are. This book does this flawlessly.'
'A wonderful story that all young people can relate to. It takes an age-old battle and puts it splendidly into words that many will appreciate. I could not believe the climax.'
'Reminds me of Frank McCourt's biography of his life growing up in Ireland.'
'A fantastic story and a great read.'
'A great book for teen discussion.'
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781983802454 |
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| Publisher: | CreateSpace Publishing |
| Publication date: | 01/12/2018 |
| Pages: | 296 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.67(d) |
About the Author
In his teens and early twenties, PJ sang and played in a number of bands on the local folk circuit and pub scene. By twenty-one, a girlfriend convinced him to go to Glasgow University where he had a ball, and graduated Bachelor of Science. When he graduated, he met and fell in love with an Aussie girl who convinced him to return to Melbourne with her. Married to Susan, they now have two children (Fiona and Gillian) and two grandchildren (Mia, who is especially cheeky) and Ryder Patrick (who is too young to be cheeky yet - but is very cute).
PJ discovered a love for writing and published his first book in 2014 - a coming of age novel titled "Small Fish Big Fish", since fully re-visioned, revised and reissued.
PJ is currently working on the third book in his science fiction series, the Prosperine Trilogy. The first two, "Avanaux: A Hickory Lace scifi-fantasy adventure", and "Rise of the Erlachi" are available in paperback and eBook.
Jacob Carlisle lived in Ferguslie Park, the setting for his debut novel, Small Fish Big Fish, until he was fifteen. At twenty-one he went back to study full-time at Langside College, and from there to Glasgow University, graduating Bachelor of Science.
A regular on the Scottish Folk Club circuit, Jacob played guitar and sang with friends and cousins for pocket money. He lived in Paisley until, at the age of twenty-six, he met and married Sue, who convinced him to return with her to Australia, a move he has never regretted.
In 2011, Jacob discovered a talent for writing fiction and has published a number of short stories as well as his novel, Small Fish Big Fish.
Jacob lives with his wife, in Melbourne. They have two beautiful daughters, and two seriously cheeky grandchildren.