Trouble Was

Set in 1976, "Trouble Was" is a compelling debut novel that explores family secrets, childhood innocence, and the complexities of coming of age amid the fading dreams of the 1970s. Through the eyes of nine-year-old Frank Dart, the story delves into themes of resilience, betrayal, and the emotional landscapes of family life, all set against a tense, evocative backdrop of secrets and shifting relationships. Richly atmospheric and emotionally resonant, the novel masterfully captures the tension between innocence and the darker realities of adult conflicts.