{"title":"Ian Cross","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eIan Cross\u003c\/em\u003e, an influential voice in New Zealand literature. Known for his compelling storytelling and keen insight into human nature, Ian Cross has left an indelible mark on the world of general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most acclaimed works, \u003cstrong\u003eThe God Boy\u003c\/strong\u003e, offers a poignant exploration of childhood and family dynamics. Set against the backdrop of mid-20th century New Zealand, this novel captures the complexity of growing up with a unique blend of humour and pathos. Through the eyes of young Jimmy Sullivan, Ian Cross deftly navigates themes of innocence, personal turmoil, and the loss of faith, all while painting a vivid picture of the societal changes happening around him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Ian Cross’s engaging narratives and discover how he skilfully portrays universal themes that resonate with readers from all walks of life. Whether you're revisiting a classic or encountering his work for the first time, Ian Cross's stories promise a rich literary experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-god-boy-by-ian-cross-9780141187440","title":"The God Boy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in a small town in New Zealand, the story is told through the eyes of a gauche thirteen-year-old boy called Jimmy Sullivan. It is the haunting tale of a young boy growing up in a Catholic household, seeing things he shouldn't and struggling to cope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book appears to be domestic in scope and provincial in vision, but by the end of the novel, the reader has encountered murder, and witnessed the warping of a promising mind and the destruction of a family. In this deceptively modest masterpiece, the cruelty beneath society's surface is revealed, all the more devastatingly so through the ordinariness of the location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe God Boy\u003c\/em\u003e by Ian Cross is a powerful exploration of innocence lost and the dark undercurrents of human behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46671999336684,"sku":"9780141187440","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6676383482238.jpg?v=1752830735"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ian-cross.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}