Blame by Paul Read

Blame by Paul Read

Cleverly and astutely observed Eben Venter

Shocking and wickedly funny Neil Hegarty

A raw, startlingly honest novel about family, love and redemption Matthew Norman

At a time when high-quality contemporary literary fiction is rarer than ever, Paul Read s novels are a much-needed tonic Matt Thorne

It is the summer of 1989 when Lucas witnesses an event that will tear his family apart. Over a decade later, his estranged father succumbs to a suspected heart attack.

Lucas shuns grief and escapes to New York with his colleague Mariana. However, a dark secret from his past threatens to re-emerge and destroy the burgeoning relationship before it has even begun.

When his father's girlfriend fails to reappear after reporting his death, the true cause of his demise falls under scrutiny. And as the startling truth comes to light, Lucas must confront the fact that father and son may not have been so different after all.

Paul Read has been at SAP AG for the past twelve years. He is now with SAP Active Global Support after writing technical documentation and coordinating its production at SAP. He has been in charge of SQL Server technical support and training for the past two years.