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A debut novel that is remarkably timely, this story follows a troubled Olympic poster girl whose life unravels just before the Rio Games. Megan Tomos seems to have it all, yet she is haunted by the steroid-related death of her childhood friend, Matt. When the police seek to question her about that fateful night, panic drives her to disappear, only to reappear days later with Will, an old boyfriend banned from rugby for doping. Her coach, Liam, is perplexed by her erratic behavior and her relationship with a drugs cheat. As media scrutiny intensifies, Megan appears to be hiding secrets from him. As her past unfolds, she confronts significant mistakes, with one revelation shocking even her. This gritty, poignant narrative, laced with humor, delves into the struggles of an athlete torn between the desire to win and the responsibility to those she cares for. Written from an insider's perspective, it reveals truths that mainstream media often overlook. With rave reviews highlighting its gripping nature and insightful portrayal of steroid abuse, this tale offers a compelling look at the pressures athletes face in their pursuit of success.
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Over The Line, Steve Howell
- Langue
- Année de publication
- 2014
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- (souple)
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- Titre
- Over The Line
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Steve Howell
- Éditeur
- Quaero Publishing
- Publié
- 2014
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 312
- ISBN10
- 0993160700
- ISBN13
- 9780993160707
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Fiction, Criminalité
- Description
- A debut novel that is remarkably timely, this story follows a troubled Olympic poster girl whose life unravels just before the Rio Games. Megan Tomos seems to have it all, yet she is haunted by the steroid-related death of her childhood friend, Matt. When the police seek to question her about that fateful night, panic drives her to disappear, only to reappear days later with Will, an old boyfriend banned from rugby for doping. Her coach, Liam, is perplexed by her erratic behavior and her relationship with a drugs cheat. As media scrutiny intensifies, Megan appears to be hiding secrets from him. As her past unfolds, she confronts significant mistakes, with one revelation shocking even her. This gritty, poignant narrative, laced with humor, delves into the struggles of an athlete torn between the desire to win and the responsibility to those she cares for. Written from an insider's perspective, it reveals truths that mainstream media often overlook. With rave reviews highlighting its gripping nature and insightful portrayal of steroid abuse, this tale offers a compelling look at the pressures athletes face in their pursuit of success.