We are introduced to eight-year old Lorne Bradford living in Saint John, New Brunswick in the Dirty Thirties. Survival is the number one priority. People do whatever it takes...collecting bones for soup, picking bottles, battling rats. Some people resort to crime and young Lorne is one of them.

From the ages of eight to fifteen Lorne finds himself in a vicious cycle. Petty thefts, vandalism, mischief and truancy lead him to reform school, then jail. Fuelled by a sense of rebellion, restlessness and impulsive action, Lorne winds up back in trouble as soon as he gets out. He plays a never-ending game of cat and mouse with Detective Barrows and Judge Tilly, his chief antagonists, but reveals he loves the risk and even gets a high from it.

Just as in all of his books, "Satan Enraged," "He Died In Childbirth," "The Corpse Screamed," and "50 True Paranormal Experiences," author Victor Farrell's style is simple and clear. He reveals character with a keen eye for detail and makes you want to get to know Lorne Bradford and see what makes him tick...but maybe not invite him to your house just yet.

Rob Vogt, Reporter, Claresholm Local Press