The Black Path

by Antony Curtis

In the gritty streets of Bristol, there exist places shrouded in darkness, where locals dare not tread and cautionary tales are whispered in hushed tones. And within this labyrinth of urban mystery, one infamous location reigns supreme—The Black Path.

For Tom, a tragic event that unfolded in his youth threatens to unravel the life he has painstakingly built. As a successful career and a loving family teeter on the edge of destruction, his brother seizes upon this haunting secret as a means to save his own skin. Reluctantly, Tom is thrust into a world he swore he would never return to, forced to become something he never wanted to be.

Haunted by the echoes of his childhood, Tom grapples with the weight of past experiences and memories that shape his every decision. As he embarks on a perilous journey to protect the ones he holds dear, the boundaries between right and wrong blur, leaving him to question the very essence of free will. Are our paths predetermined, or do we truly possess the power to shape our destinies?

In this pulse-pounding debut thriller, author Antony Curtis takes readers on a relentless ride through the shadowy underbelly of Bristol. Unveiling a city teeming with secrets and rife with danger, "The Black Path" explores the sacrifices we make, the choices we face, and the lengths we go to protect the ones we love.

Prepare to be gripped by a tale of redemption, loyalty, and the struggle to reconcile one's past with an uncertain future. With masterful storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Antony Curtis delivers a captivating narrative that will leave readers questioning the very fabric of their own lives.

Dive into this enthralling thriller that delves into the depths of human nature, unveiling the hidden truths that lie within the darkest corners of the city.

302 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 8, 2022

Reviews

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Antony Curtis's debut fiction novel hits all the right notes and then some: family suspense, intrigue, and powerful literary pushes and pulls. This book is not one you want to whip right through; I found myself savoring the lyrical movement of the story. The structure of the tale is so important, woven moments that take you from the main character's (Tom's) childhood and then back to current day, and this well-built structure allows the plot to unfold in a most compelling way.

One particular sentence struck me, and it is offered in the earlier parts of the book. Tom described himself as a "hybrid, able to live and grow in both worlds; the one he had grown from and the one he had grown into, or was he a fraud in both, an imposter that didn’t belong to any?"

And that right there is the crux of the story. I highly recommend this book.

[Jess ✨ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really interesting book, nothing like I've read before. Loved that the chapters alternated from childhood to leading up to present day. The development of the main character was brilliant, I really gained a sense of who Tom was and the experience he went through in early life to make him who he became as an adult. For me the storyline fell a little flat and only become more interesting much later towards the end. Not quite for me, but I'm sure there would be other who would disagree.

[Caroline Templer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is set in Knowle West, not really a great part of the city in the past. Can still have it grotty parts, but reading this book make me remember something that I had forgotten about this part of Bristol. Filwood swimming pool. Merrywood school being the enemy's of Hengrove School, when I was their.
It's sad that way an area of your city can make a great difference to your life.Good book, a lot of