Odd Child Out

About the book

How well do you know the people you love?

Best friends Noah Sadler and Abdi Mahad have always been inseparable. When Noah is discovered unconscious in Bristol's Feeder Canal, Abdi is either unable or unwilling to disclose what transpired.

Detective Jim Clemo, fresh off a mandatory hiatus from his previous case, is tasked with investigating this tragic incident. However, the situation escalates quickly, shifting from a seemingly harmless prank to a highly publicized ordeal. Noah is a British national, while Abdi is a refugee from Somalia, adding fuel to the fire of social unrest brewing in Bristol. Amidst the turmoil, two families fiercely advocate for their sons and for the elusive truth. Little do they realize the extent they will need to go to, the inner demons they will confront, and the anguish they will endure.

For the truth, no matter how painful it may be, must be uncovered.