Jamie McCarthy is a reclusive seventeen-year-old learning how to survive in a rough, lower-class suburb in 1960's Scotland.Like a lot of teenagers, seventeen-year-old Jamie is struggling to navigate his way through the uncharted waters of growing up: the world of first dates, sexual exploration, friendships, and family dramas.
When he 'finds' some money on the floor of the corner store, he thinks his luck is in. But sometimes what seems like fortune's kindly smile is only a mask hiding something quite ugly.
So it is with Jamie. The seemingly innocent decision to keep the money triggers a series of events that traps him in a quagmire of deception and criminality and threatens the safety of those dearest to him.
Read Small Fish Big Fish and you'll agree this is one of the best psychological thriller books for teens to portray life as it truly was in nineteen sixties Scotland: a time and place where hope, loyalty, and courage are tested to the limit.
If you enjoy realistic fiction filled with compelling characters, mystery, and a touch of young romance, then you'll love PJ McDermott's psychological thriller books with a twist.
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.'
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Review :
"What drew me in were the different layers the author weaved into the plot, ranging from philosophy, violence, immigration, and love. Small Fish Big Fish is an ambitious story, and the author does a very impressive job in tying the different elements together." K. Kumar "McDermott's writing clearly conveys a solid sense of character, setting and time. I felt like I was really 'there' throughout the story. The plot is complex and requires attention, but McDermott's writing make that easy. This book has multiple elements: mystery, action, romance, and excellent characterization. If you're looking for a new and different twist on the coming of age story, read this now!" PM (Amazon)
"Wow! What a great read, I couldn't put it down!! Loved the story and all the characters Hope there's a part 2, would love to read it " Roseanna Morales (Amazon)"
"This book is fantastic any way you look at it and I think it has a very wide appeal. The author's writing contains the perfect blend of each element of the story. Characters feel like real people and scenery pops off the pages. As to the story, Stephen is the main character who is a teenager facing very typical issues. You really learn to sympathize with him right away. He is having a rough time but his luck seemingly turns around when he finds a lot of money. He clearly struggles with how to handle it - does he turn it in, or find a way to spend it carefully without drawing attention? Then there's the neighborhood bully who gives him trouble. It really reminds you of those kids from your school days who used to be jerks and rubbed you the wrong way.
Seriously, this is a great read and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!" D. Egglesten (Goodreads)
