Boy B

‘Cancel your plans because once you start reading you won't be able to stop’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The book ends with a final twist that is as shocking as it is dramatic’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ He was ten years old when the world decided he was evil. A child is killed falling from the Humber Bridge. Despite fleeing the scene, two young brothers are found guilty and sent to prison. Upon their release they are granted one privilege only – their anonymity.

Probation officer Cate Austin is responsible for Boy B's reintegration into society, but her loyalty is challenged when she begins to discover the truth of the crime.

Is a child capable of premeditated murder? Or is there a greater evil at play?

Don't miss this gripping psychological thriller, perfect for fans of the Netflix show Adolescence, from award-winning, Kindle #1 bestselling author Ruth Dugdall. Readers love Boy B: 'I am struggling this review as it is so much better than my words can express and it stirred up so much in me’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Fantastic book, my heart was racing throughout’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A suspenseful novel that deals with a sensitive, but timely subject matter' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Superbly written… The plot twists and turns on the way to a nail-biting finale. A compelling read' The Sun

'Sad, chilling and horrifying, Boy B is extraordinary' Elizabeth Forbes

‘This book is an absolute page turner, a fantastic psychological thriller with the perfect amount of suspense and emotion to captivate the reader’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The eponymous young adult Ben is drawn with unflinching honesty by a writer with a masterful grasp of nuance and contradiction’ Guardian

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Release date

Audiobook: 21 May 2026