Illegal by Miriam Halahmy
ILLEGAL is the second book in a cycle of three novels set on Hayling Island, off the South Coast of England. Each novel stands alone, but a minor character in the previous novel becomes the central character in the next.
Illegal is a novel about family, identity and the desire for independence. The death of baby Jemma tips fifteen-year-old Lindy's family into a downward spiral: her brothers end up in prison and her parents turn to drink and gambling.
The other girls at school all have proper families, with good jobs and nice cars. Why did Lindy get landed with such a useless one? Lindy thinks she has been thrown a lifeline when her cousin Colin gives her a job, but she soon realizes that she's out of her depth - he's a drug dealer and forces her to sell cocaine.
Terrified that she will go to prison, and seeing no way out, Lindy starts self-harming. Then she finds a surprising ally in fellow misfit, Karl, and, with her jailbird brother's help, they embark upon a desperate plan to ensure her freedom.
Format: Paperback | 268 pages
Dimensions (cm): 13.2 x 19.3 x 2.0 | 265g
Publication Date: 01 Mar 2012
Publisher: Meadowside Fiction
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN10: 1845395247
ISBN13: 9781845395247
Condition: Very Good
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. Very minimal damage to the cover, including very minor scuff marks and scratches. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. Very minimal wear and tear.