«Staggeringly good . . . had me hanging on every word»

Louisa Reid, author of Wrecked and Lies Like Love

«Man Down is truly special. A love letter to youth, life, love and hope, it's utterly compelling, completely original and will undoubtedly be one of the standout books of 2022. An absolute must read.»

Adam Simcox, author of The Dying Squad

«Good books make you feel something. Great books change the way you feel about everything. Man Down is a great book. No one is writing about young men's lives with as much warmth, empathy and humour as James Goodhand is right now.»

Samuel Pollen, author of The Year I Didn't Eat

«An excellent look at what it means to 'be a man' amid a culture of peer pressure and toxic masculinity while navigating desire and friendship. Loved it.»

Anna Stevens, author of Godblind

«Emotionally complex, dark and clever - a very unexpected, thoughtful and original book. I can honestly think of no other YA quite like it.»

Gina Blaxill, author of Saving Silence

«A gritty, gripping tale of a young man searching for meaning in a life that's far from ordinary.»

Malcolm Duffy, author of Sofa Surfer

«Stylish, thought-provoking thriller territory . . . Highly recommended»

Claire Hennessy, The Irish Times