The Boy That Never Was

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Five years after three-year-old Dillon's disappearance, his father Harry, who left him alone for crucial moments, grapples with an unforgivable lapse. Dillon's mother, Robyn, carries her own secret guilt and has never blamed Harry. As they attempt to rebuild their lives in Dublin, everything changes when Harry spots an eight-year-old boy in a crowd, convinced it is Dillon. The boy vanishes before Harry can act, igniting a spiral of obsession and broken trust that unearths hidden deceits and shameful secrets. Their marriage is thrown into turmoil, casting doubt on everything they believed about each other. At the heart of this gripping narrative lies the boy that never was, leading to a deeply atmospheric tale of love and loss that chills to the bone. The debut novel is praised for its captivating, lyrical style and masterful structure, gripping readers from the first pages. With accolades from notable authors, it promises to resonate with fans of psychological mystery. The authors, writing under the pseudonym Karen Perry, include Paul Perry, an award-winning writer and lecturer in Creative Writing, and Karen Gillece, further enhancing the novel's rich narrative depth.