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The Brink

By: Holden Sheppard
Narrated by: Josh Anderson, Nic English, Maddy Withington
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Whoever survives the week will never be the same again.

A group of school-leavers: free at last, ready to party, expectations high. A remote island on the Western Australian coast wasn’t exactly the plan, but they’re not going to let that hold them back.

Leonardo, geeky, asthmatic, shy and prone to anxiety, has landed with them. He’s terrified—he’s definitely not part of this cool gang. Super high-achiever Kaiya is trying to forget her frustration with her drug-addicted sister as well as dealing with pressure from the popular girls to lose her virginity. Mason, footy jock with the physique to match, is coming to terms with his secret desire for his best mate, Jared. And Jared wants a week off from his relationship with Val so he can have sex with as many girls as possible.

But the party takes a dangerous turn when Val is drugged and a man is later found dead on the beach. Blame, fear, mistrust, coverups, power plays and dark secrets tear the group apart and expose the deadly tensions beneath the surface.

The Brink is a raw, powerful novel that pulls no punches in its authentic exploration of masculinity, sexuality, mental health, drug and alcohol use, relationships and sex. Holden Sheppard takes the teenage experience to the next level.

‘Sheppard writes with unflinching honesty and an eye for authentic detail.’ WEEKEND WEST©2022 Holden Sheppard (P)2022 W. F. Howes Ltd Difficult Situations Family & Relationships Friendship LGBTQ+ Literature & Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thrillers & Suspense
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Realistic characters and setting I recognise. Gives me hope in the country we are leaving to our youth

written as if I was watching

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Superb performances, and an utterly incredible story. Theres a little Leonardo in all of us!

What a ride!

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Omg, loved it. I was so wrong with my thoughts on what had happened to a main character. Then once I finished I spent ages thinking, its 2025 Mason wanders into some Perth club to see Zeke (yeah cross over) behind the bar covering a shift whilst uni is on a break. Hammer is at a table chatting to Charlie about Charlie's latest single.

Loved every minute of both books. Thank you for the words you write.

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A great story with excellent narration. The characters are interesting, drawing you in from the start, and the plot develops quickly. Highly recommended.

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A different coming of age story. Enjoyed it and found it relatable. Some characters are a little stereotypical but the subject matter covered is vital. Give it a go.

A new take on Leavers celebrations

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