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Lowboy - A Novel

by John Wray
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Gripping tale of a young schizophrenic's quest.

Lowboy is an intense, gripping story that follows the journey of a sixteen-year-old schizophrenic on a mission to save the world from global warming. The book provides a gripping portrayal of mental illness and takes the readers on a maze-like journey through the city in search of Will's one hope - Emily Wallace. The book also provides a glimpse into the life of Will's mother, Violet Heller, who is desperate to find her son before it's too late. With its chilling case history and the mystery of Violet's past, Lowboy is a must-read for those who enjoy riveting, psychological thrillers.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Lowboy - A Novel

by John Wray
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ISBN: 9780312429331
Authors: John Wray
Publisher: Picador
Date of Publication: 2010-02-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Literary Fiction, Young Adult
Related Topics: Mental Health
Goodreads rating: 3.19
(rated by 3194 readers)

Description

Early one morning in New York City, Will Heller, a sixteen-year-old paranoid schizophrenic, gets on an uptown B train alone. Will is on a mission to save the world from global warming―to do it, though, he'll need to cool down his own body first. And for that he'll need one willing girl.Lowboy tells the story of Will's odyssey through the city's tunnels, back alleys, and streets in search of Emily Wallace, his one great hope. It also follows his mother, Violet Heller, as she tries desperately to find her son before psychosis claims him completely. Violet is joined by Ali Lateef, a missing-persons specialist, who learns over the course of the day that more is at stake than the recovery of a runaway Will Heller has a chilling case history, and Violet―beautiful, enigmatic, and as tormented as her son―harbors a secret that Lateef will discover at his own peril.
 

Gripping tale of a young schizophrenic's quest.

Lowboy is an intense, gripping story that follows the journey of a sixteen-year-old schizophrenic on a mission to save the world from global warming. The book provides a gripping portrayal of mental illness and takes the readers on a maze-like journey through the city in search of Will's one hope - Emily Wallace. The book also provides a glimpse into the life of Will's mother, Violet Heller, who is desperate to find her son before it's too late. With its chilling case history and the mystery of Violet's past, Lowboy is a must-read for those who enjoy riveting, psychological thrillers.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.