Wednesday 6 January 2010

Almost True


Have sacked the blog-writers in Bangalore…a nasty contretemps over a disputed bill…please ignore any attempts to ruin my reputation made in the last post. Ahem.

Today I can unveil the cover for the UK edition of Almost True, which will be out in August. I absolutely love the cover, which was designed by the very talented Jane Donald at Frances Lincoln and features the same gorgeous model who's on the cover of Joe (who is this boy? Can we track him down? Hmmm...)

Almost True continues Ty’s story. The cover copy will read something like this:

This isn’t the first time that someone’s tried to silence me forever. It’s just the first time that someone else has died instead.

Ruthless killers are hunting Ty. The police move him and his mum to a quiet seaside town. But a horrific attack and a bullet meant for Ty prove he’s not safe yet.

On the road again, Ty’s in hiding with complete strangers . . . who seem to know a lot about him. Meanwhile he’s desperate to see his girlfriend, and terrified that she may betray him. Ty can’t trust his own judgement and he’s making dangerous decisions that could deliver him straight to the gangsters.


In Almost True you learn a lot more about Ty’s background and about the crime that he witnessed. It examines questions about truth, loyalty, friendship and memory. Yes, some of Ty’s friends from the time when he was Joe reappear. And there are lots of new characters as well.

12 comments:

  1. Oh la la. You have the most perfect timing. Now I can make Almost True my Waiting on Wedensday post. How awesome! Ty thinks she may betray him? How can he think that?

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  2. Well there is a certain email...

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  3. I love how it keeps the same concept as the previous book, using different colours. I'm eager to find out how the story ends.

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  4. Another terrific cover. Can't wait to read the sequel. Loved 'When I was Joe.'

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  5. Ah, didn't realise Almost True was the sequel, so I was initially surprised at the similarity.

    For me, I think the cover of When I Was Joe has more impact - but that's not to say I don't like this one. I'm glad they kept the same model, though, that's a nice touch.

    (WV: cyclit - what *not* to do in this weather!)

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  6. Uh-oh! I am not liking the sound of that email. Poor Ty. I cannot wait for the next book.

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  7. I'm sooo looking forward to finding out what happens in 'Almost True'.

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  8. Ohhh! That is an awesome cover, I love it! Considering I don't like orange, that's really saying something! The model is cuter in profile, methinks! Can't wait to read Almost True, When I Was Joe was so amazing!

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  9. Yes, I think he's even cuter. Lovely sad look in his eyes.

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  10. Keren, I love the new cover. And it sounds fantastic!

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  11. Gorgeous cover, Keren! Now I'm looking forward to reading it even more!

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