No Place Like Home
No Place Like Home by Kerry Wilkinson, published by Pan Macmillan in 2016, is a fiction novel that delves into the complexities of returning home after years away. Spanning 370 pages, this edition presents a narrative centered on Craig Macklin, who, after a troubled youth, seeks to reconnect with his past during the festive season in Manchester. As he navigates the transformed landscape of his hometown, Craig confronts the lingering shadows of his teenage years amidst the holiday cheer.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and suspense as Craig grapples with his past and the secrets that resurface upon his return. The story explores themes of crime and personal redemption, set against the backdrop of a city that has undergone significant change. As Craig faces the realities of his former life, including the pressures from debt-collectors, the novel captures the tension between nostalgia and the challenges of moving forward. This edition invites readers to reflect on the impact of one’s origins and the complexities of homecoming.
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Craig Macklin was a teenager when his headteacher told him he was heading either to prison or the grave. Instead, Craig left the north of England, saying goodbye to his friends and family to start a new life.Thirteen years on, redundant and separated from his wife, he returns to his hometown for the first time. It’s Christmas: markets in full swing, lights twinkling, shoppers shopping, revellers revelling.Manchester has seen a revolution. The buildings soar higher, the shopping centres sprawl wider. New industries have replaced old and yet, away from the glitter, the tinsel, the hot spiced cider and the enormous inflatable Santa, some things will never change.Despite the seasonal sense of jollity, there are secrets from which Craig cannot escape and, when debt-collectors call on his parents’ house, Craig realizes the teenage hell-raiser he left behind might not be so buried after all.
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