Ashes - Softcover

Crow, Matthew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1906558205 ISBN 13: 9781906558208

Publisher: Legend Press, 2010

Synopsis

I was blown away by Crow’s debut novel, which manages the rare feat of being authentic and poetic, lyrical and believable. Ashes is a raw, rip-roaring depiction of life. Mark Piggott  
A lawless land of violence and deprivation, The Meadow Well Estate is a no-go area for police and non-residents alike and a hotbed of ritual violence. No-one dares enter of their own accord, and few make it out alive. But Jack was one of the good ones. Recently released from prison, he is determined to turn his life completely around: by getting out. 
When, however, rumours spark of the police's involvement in the death of two young joy riders, the anxieties of the estate flare into a week-long riot, causing burnt out wrecks at every turn and capturing the attention of the local and national media. Can Jack resist the call of the indiscriminate fury, or will the desperation of Meadow Well claim him once more?

About this title

About the Author:

Matthew Crow was born in North Shields in 1987. During his teens, Matthew moved to London to work freelance writing articles and reviews for online blogs, magazines and national newspapers. Matthew quickly secured a literary agent and his debut novel Ashes was published by Legend Press in 2010. Matthew is one of the most exciting young authors on the literary circuit. He currently lives in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Review:

I was blown away by Crow's debut novel, which manages the rare feat of being authentic and poetic, lyrical and believable. Ashes is a raw, rip-roaring depiction of life.--Mark Piggott

About this edition

• Publisher: Legend Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1906558205
• ISBN 13: 9781906558208
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256