The thrilling debut from comedy writer and stand up star, Will Smith – a novel about loneliness, about not belonging and about the corroding effects of keeping secrets.‘John le Carré meets 'Middlemarch’ Independent`We're on an island. Know what that means? Surrounded by water. No way off it. So he's not really missing. He's just not where he's supposed to be.'Jersey 1987.An island wrapped in secrets.A community simmering with rivalries.A marriage on the rocks.An outsider, resented by locals.A missing boy, seen on the edge of a cliff.And a Great Storm brewing.Will Smith, the Sunday Times bestselling author, masterfully weaves a tale of suspense and satire, making Mainlander a top pick among literary fiction enthusiasts. The humorous undertones subtly highlight the corrosive effects of secrets, making this bestselling book a must-read.For fans of Dale Carnegie (How to Win Friends and Influence People)
