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Vivian, a cosmopolitan Taiwanese‑American living in London, seeks adventure to escape her hectic life. Johnny, a fifteen‑year‑old from an Irish Traveller family, grows up amid crime and violence. Their paths cross one afternoon in West Belfast, leading to a brutal assault that shatters both their worlds. Told alternately from Vivian’s and Johnny’s perspectives, the story follows Vivian’s struggle to reclaim her identity in a system that devalues assault victims, and Johnny’s journey back to his nomadic clan as he faces the consequences of his actions. Inspired by true events, the novel examines how a dark chapter can irrevocably shape lives and challenge notions of justice.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Winnie M. Li
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