Author: | Carrie Rubin | ISBN: | 9781732854109 |
Publisher: | Indigo Dot Press | Publication: | November 12, 2015 |
Imprint: | Science Thrillers Media | Language: | English |
Author: | Carrie Rubin |
ISBN: | 9781732854109 |
Publisher: | Indigo Dot Press |
Publication: | November 12, 2015 |
Imprint: | Science Thrillers Media |
Language: | English |
*2016 Silver IPPY Award winner in Great Lakes Best Regional Fiction*
A fight against the food industry turns deadly.
Jeremy, a lonely and obese teenager, shoots into the limelight when a headstrong public health nurse persuades him to sue the food industry. Tossed into a storm of media buzz and bullying, the teen draws the attention of a serial killer who's targeting the obese. Soon the boy, the nurse, and their loved ones take center stage in a delusional man's drama.
In this novel of suspense, Eating Bull explores the real-life issues of bullying, fat-shaming, food addiction, and the food industry's role in obesity.
"Each of Rubin's characters is carefully developed and believable."--Akron Beacon Journal
"A deftly crafted novel of suspense and a compelling read from beginning to end...Very highly recommended."**--**Midwest Book Review
* *"A solid thriller that manages to infuse one boy's coming-of-age with a whole lot of murder."--Kirkus Reviews
*2016 Silver IPPY Award winner in Great Lakes Best Regional Fiction*
A fight against the food industry turns deadly.
Jeremy, a lonely and obese teenager, shoots into the limelight when a headstrong public health nurse persuades him to sue the food industry. Tossed into a storm of media buzz and bullying, the teen draws the attention of a serial killer who's targeting the obese. Soon the boy, the nurse, and their loved ones take center stage in a delusional man's drama.
In this novel of suspense, Eating Bull explores the real-life issues of bullying, fat-shaming, food addiction, and the food industry's role in obesity.
"Each of Rubin's characters is carefully developed and believable."--Akron Beacon Journal
"A deftly crafted novel of suspense and a compelling read from beginning to end...Very highly recommended."**--**Midwest Book Review
* *"A solid thriller that manages to infuse one boy's coming-of-age with a whole lot of murder."--Kirkus Reviews