Super 8 Dream

by Ray Robinson

‘Fast, feverish and arresting’ ― George Harrison Paul lives quietly in a northern town. By day, he works at a café; by night, he channels his anguish into the dark, arresting panels of his graphic novel, burying childhood trauma beneath ink and imagination. When a chance conversation with a family member shatters this fragile equilibrium, he makes a decision that will change his he goes to the police. As rage, doubt and exhaustion threaten to overwhelm him, Paul must decide how far he is willing go in pursuit of the truth. Ray Robinson charts one man’s journey from silence to reckoning, in a powerful story of art, memory and the cost of justice.

288 pages, Hardcover

Expected publication December 1, 2026

Reviews

[Joanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

So, I finished Super 8 and fancifully imagined I could hear the end of the film flicking away. This was so out of my normal genre, but it’s a book that will stay with me. The sparse prose is perfect and adds texture that a foray into trauma porn wouldn’t. Another thing that struck me, is Paul’s hope… even if you don’t think it’s there. I did. Sometimes it was the hope of hope, but hope was there. Brilliant, brave, heartbreakingly sad &…. I’m running out of superlatives.

[Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh Paul!
You're going to break a few people's hearts.
There's a lot of emotions at play here.
The sorrow, the anger, the sense of injustice, hope, more anger.
It's beautifully told.
That's the best I can do with such a raw book.




Thanks to netgalley for the free digital copy

[Derek Byrne · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story of a life, one that will touch many people. It certainly connected with me. Paul, middle aged, suffered abuse as a child. He decides to go to the police... No more about the plot.

The lean prose, and the way the author weaves in Paul's graphic novel, bring the story to life, capturing how childhood experiences can shape the rest of our lives. This is the best read I have had for a long time. Strongly recommend.