Will a spirited boy trapped in an abusive environment resort to murder?
Resourceful, stubborn, and bright, Petie has his day and night times neatly partitioned, and confides in Rob, his imaginary friend, but we soon glimpse dark forces at play as his need for a father figure clashes with Granddad’s clandestine visits to his room. The reader shares this inner turmoil as the boy launches into desperate plots from match-making for his mother to the lure of African witchcraft and the promise of Born Again Christians to escape his torment. Only when his growing rage is channeled into boxing and his self-worth grows does Petie begin to understand that his options are limited and his thoughts turn to murder.
Set against the background of emerging Apartheid with its vicious consequences, this character driven story explores the depths and complexity of the human condition to culminate in a terrible but surprising climax.
About the Author
Self published after his London Agent was not successful to get a major publisher to take the book. Everyone said it was a very well written book, complex characters, fascinating story, etc., but not commercial enough.
The book is on sale through CreateSpace and Amazon KDP. It has been sold as far as South Korea and South Africa.
Johannes Gouws: "I have found self publication an exciting experience, with wonderful support from the people at CreateSpace who helped me realize my dream."
Links to the Author and the Book
Connect with Johannes Gouws via Twitter @3BlockM
Link to the Book Hot Dogs Under The Dakota with Excerpt on Amazon
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