Hardcover. Now that you've done the crime. Will you get away or will it be your conscience That gives you away and though it seems so simple. I hope you realize When all is said and done and you reach the bottom line, It will come back to you what I've always said Listen to me good, son, crime doesn't pay.Fourteen-year-old Jackie Brooks seeks to escape the horrors of his home life for one of independence on the streets. He soon doscovers that freedom is a harsh reality.Jackie befriends David Mullens and is soon drawn into the life of crime that will prove to be the demise of his freedom. He struggles to reclaim his honest identity, which proves to be an arduous journey."After the Gate Bangs Shut" is a gripping story of a young boy's pure heart in a tough and unforgiving world. Author Rik Thompson grew up in a tug of war between adoption and foster care. He understands the yearning to stay on the move, unfettered. Jackie Brooks is a character born from Thompson's understanding of the love and peace found in freedom. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: After The Gate Bangs Shut (Hardcover)
Publisher: Spines
Publication Date: 2026
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: new

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