'Electric' The Times 'Thrilling' New York Times 'Extraordinary' Joanna Cannon THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Australia, 1983 Life is pretty tough right now for twelve-year-old Eli - what with his mute brother, a convicted murderer for a babysitter, a drug-dealing stepfather, an incarcerated mother and a long-lost father - surely it can't get any worse? Think again. He's about to fall in love, break into prison and cross paths with one of the most notorious criminals Brisbane has ever seen. A coming-of-age story like no other, Boy Swallows Universe is the most exhilarating novel you'll read all year.
Trent Dalton
Trent Dalton is an award-winning Australian journalist and author best known for his debut novel "Boy Swallows Universe." His literary style blends raw emotion with vivid imagery, capturing the complexities of human experience. Dalton's work has been praised for its originality and profound storytelling, cementing his place in contemporary literature.