'This is the stuff Guy Ritchie dreams about . . . honest and gripping.' – The Crack
'Energetic, visceral and compelling storytelling' – Sunday Herald
With the barbed-wire leash of parole behind him and his PI business an unpleasant memory, Cal Innes is looking forward to continuing his job as caretaker at Paulo’s Lads’ Club. But prodigal amateur boxer, Liam, needs someone to go with him to his first major tournament in Los Angeles. That someone is Cal. Cal’s babysitting job swiftly turns into something more sinister, as rumours of a rigged competition fly around. As his codeine habit and Liam’s temper grow out of control, the City of Angels doesn’t seem quite so heavenly.
Ray Banks was born in Kirkcaldy and now lives in the middle of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He went to school. He went to university for two years before he dropped out, something he insists was an achievement. After that, he spent his time as a double-glazing salesman, croupier – he left after the casino was ramraided by armed gunmen – and dole monkey. He thinks he’s a cult. He’s almost right. www.thesaturdayboy.com.
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