Caught in the Long Grass

Seventeen-year-old Jamie McCarthy is a whip-smart, socially naïve introvert who lives in one of the roughest neighborhoods in Scotland. Already battling surging hormones, protective parents, and imminent college exams, he's begun to question the existence of God and thinks some people are born evil. People like the local bully, Archie Stewart, for example. Trouble arrives when Jamie spots some money lying on the floor of his local store. He stuffs it into his pocket and heads to the fairground to have some fun. He thinks maybe his luck is in at last, but Jamie's life is about to become complicated. Caught in the Long Grass is a gripping coming of age novel set in a suburban jungle. A psychological thriller depicting the debilitating effects of bullying and teen violence, it is also an uplifting story of family and young romance. Fans of Frank McCourt's Angela's Ashes will love the authentic 20th-century setting, the drama, and the suspense brought to life by PJ McDermott's biographical fiction. A paperback version is also available and makes an excellent gift. Author's note: Caught in the Long Grass was previously published as Small Fish Big Fish. The content has been extensively revised and now reflects the true geographical locations where the story takes place.