The Rules of Backyard Cricket

Discover the exhilarating world of backyard cricket in 'The Rules of Backyard Cricket', a gripping novel that captures the essence of Australian sporting culture. This trade paperback, published in 2016 by The Text Publishing Company, follows the tumultuous journey of Darren Keefe, a young boy from a suburban neighborhood who grows up under the fierce love of his single mother. With 304 pages of intense storytelling, this book is not just about cricket; it's a narrative steeped in themes of rivalry, celebrity, and masculinity. Fans of suspenseful literature will appreciate the vivid portrayal of Darren’s two main talents: cricket and trouble, as he navigates his way from a childhood filled with innocent backyard games to the harsh realities of adult life. As an Australian sporting star with a bad-boy reputation, Darren's life takes a dark turn that culminates in a shocking moment of reckoning. The author beautifully intertwines lyrical prose with a thrilling plot, making this novel a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of human nature, sporting fame, and the echoes of childhood. Not only does 'The Rules of Backyard Cricket' offer an engaging literary experience, but it also serves as a thoughtful reflection on the personal costs of ambition and the struggles of growing up. Order now for a chance to dive into this compelling story that explores the rules of life and sport beyond the field. Enjoy FREE shipping with your purchase, allowing you to receive this remarkable piece of literature conveniently at home. Please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Get your copy today and explore the profound intersections of sport, family, and the human experience.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925355215
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2016
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 304


Description:
It starts in a suburban backyard with Darren Keefe and his older brother, sons of a fierce and gutsy single mother. The endless glow of summer, the bottomless fury of contest. All the love and hatred in two small bodies poured into the rules of a made-up game.

Darren has two big talents- cricket and trouble. No surprise that he becomes an Australian sporting star of the bad-boy variety - one of those men who's always got away with things and just keeps getting. Until the day we meet him, middle aged, in the boot of a car. Gagged, cable-tied, a bullet in his knee. Everything pointing towards a shallow grave.

The Rules of Backyard Cricket is a novel of suspense in the tradition of Peter Temple's Truth. With glorious writing harnessed to a gripping narrative, it observes celebrity, masculinity - humanity - with clear-eyed lyricism and exhilarating narrative drive.

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