The Loner

In her latest bestseller, Josephine Cox tells the poignant story of young Davie, who, following a tragic accident that claims his mother and leaves his father missing, flees his hometown of Blackburn in search of a future. As he grapples with loss and the heavy weight of rumors, those he left behind—his childhood friend Kathleen, who harbors a secret, and his guilt-ridden grandfather Joseph—await his return. As Davie wanders in search of a new home and a semblance of happiness, he must ultimately confront the choice between continuing his escape or returning to face his past.