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Boy B
The Cate Austin Casefiles (Book 3)
- Author
- Ruth Dugdall
- Narrator
- Jane Fox, Joe Pitts
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 21 May 2026
- Run Time
- 11 hours 17 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
‘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
Critics Review
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Praise for Ruth Dugdall:‘Ruth Dugdall’s novels are intelligent and gripping, with a sophisticated psychological sensibility. She is a huge talent’ Sophie Hannah
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'Twisty, profound and completely convincing, it grips the reader by the heart. Unputdownable' Erin Kelly
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‘Authentic … diverting debut’ Daily Mail
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'A chilling tale of betrayal and obsession…keeps its secrets well' Publishers Weekly
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'Well plotted…The author understands how to build suspense and create atmosphere' Kirkus
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‘Timely and beautifully-written… Highly recommended’ Mark Edwards
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‘An absolute tour de force that left me thinking for days’ Alex Marwood
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‘A chilling psychological thriller with a shocking twist. I read it one day and couldn’t put it down’ Louise Millar
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'Dugdall’s background as a probation officer shines as she gets inside the heads of a range of characters, some quirky, some terrifying, all fascinating. In this chilling psychological thriller, she doesn’t so much prod the seedy underbelly of Europe as rips it wide open' Mike Craven
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'An intelligent mystery, beautifully written, with an intriguing storyline. This one will keep you up to the wee small hours' Jane Isaac
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'Utterly chilling' Karen Maitland
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'Ruth Dugdall has created a child killer who is no evil stereotype. She skillfully reveals his thoughts and his motives, pulling the reader into a story that spirals towards a shocking conclusion. One to make you think' Julie Corbin
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'Intelligent, thought-provoking and tense, Humber Boy B deals with an emotive subject sensitively whilst continually piling on the suspense. Once you start reading you won’t be able to stop until you reach the heart-stopping end' C.L Taylor
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'A thought-provoking and tension-filled novel – with evocative characters and an ending that I didn’t expect' Mel Sherratt
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Details
- Author
- Ruth Dugdall
- Narrator
- Jane Fox, Joe Pitts
- Duration
- 11 hours 17 minutes
- Release Date
- 21 May 2026
- ISBN
- 9780008805555
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Thriller / suspense fiction, Psychological thriller, Narrative theme: love / relationships
Synopsis
‘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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