Tristan Os bestreitet sein letztes Jahr am Gymnasium und sehnt sich nach dem Beginn seines wahren Lebens. Dass es nicht endet, bevor es losgeht, kann er nur hoffen: Jemand mordet sich brutal durch den Maturajahrgang – und verbirgt sich hinter einer Totenschädelmaske, die Tristan und seinen Freundinnen und Freunden allzu vertraut ist.
An ailing son, his ailing mother, and an ailing house. A boy hunted by something hungry and haunted by something dark, losing his way - twice. A petrified man plagued by monstrous visions and vile memories. And one who has to kill the love of his life.Comprising four harrowing tales of shame, of obsession, of guilt and remorse, Poison Boy explores nightmarish developments in the lives of people who struggle for air as they drown in the messes they have made for themselves. Will they come through?Will it be better if they didn't?