Cross Thieves

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'Razor sharp and startlingly original, The Cross Thieves crackles with street spirit. A big-hearted, unholy riot!' - Bram Presser, author of the award-winning Book of Dirt.

Two hungry boys set out from their squat by a slow river on a not quite mythic quest for revenge. At the same time, a local pastor drives from his beachside home to visit a dying parishioner. What each means to the other will be revealed as brothers, Gark and Pell, run for their lives over one desperate night, across a coastal town haunted by its past.

The Cross Thieves is bold, mature and compassionate. And sprinkled with humour, 80s pop, carny lore, and the mysteries of philately. Fyfe's knowing eye for place, poverty and powerlessness and his empathy for the underdog is captured in an unforgettable story of profound emotional power.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9781923023567
Published: March 2026

Number of pages: 208
Width: 153 mm
Height: 234 mm
Depth: not specified

Publisher: Transit Lounge Publishing