The Bycatch Principle

— Charlie Carroll, author of The Lip said:

Set in a deeply unsettling near-future, The Bycatch Principle is a high-octane, action-packed thriller, filled with twists and surprises from start to finish. The journey of our unlikely hero, David Jessop, grips and wrenches at the heart, and the backdrop of glorious Cornish landscapes (not to mention the healing power of the sea) is beautifully evoked. 

— solarEclipse on Goodreads said:

The writing is spectacular and kept me intrigued throughout. The descriptive details of this book is so thoroughly written and the pacing is great! I love books in this genre so I was expecting to be blown away and the author didn’t disappoint! I genuinely cannot wait to read more by this author.

— Clare Elwell on Amazon said:

Before I’d reached the end of the first chapter, I knew I had to cancel my plans for the day. I couldn’t piut this down. The narrative moves at a great pace and David’s character jumps off the page. He’s smart, resilient and engaging. I was rooting for him from the beginning.

— Joey on Goodreads said:

I picked this up because the cover and title sounded interesting, once I read the blurb, I wanted to know more. Diving into it, I was hooked from the first page. The whole premise sounded very intriguing and the story was well-written enough to pull you in straight away. I loved getting to know David, getting to see how life treated him and how everything had shaped him. The twists and turns left me guessing until the very end and overall it was a book I thoroughly enjoyed and would be happy to read again. Highly recommended!

— Kit Fielding, author of The Undead Gypsy said:

Kath Morgan cleverly sets up a beautifully written mystery thriller through the medium of a fifteen year old boy, David, who absconds from a secure unit in search of his own truth. But he discovers so much more in this gritty tale of abandonment and subterfuge. 

— Professor Catherine Leyshon, author of Recovering Inspiration in the Spaces of Creative Writing said:

This story had me hooked. Cornwall’s glorious, dramatic landscapes provide the perfect setting for this pacy thriller … You’ll want to walk every step of the way with David as he finds his place in the world.

— Roz Watkins, author of The Red House, said:

An original, thought provoking and gripping read.  

— Sally on Amazon said:

I loved the gritty tone of this novel. The rawness of the protagonist will be relatable to young adults as well as anyone who has empathy with the teen generation, particularly regarding the injustices with which adult agendas can hijack their lives. With a helping of dystopian realism and another of crime mystery, The Bycatch Principle is a thought-provoking, compelling read.

— Snoakes on Goodreads said:

Despite being written off by the authorities, David is an extremely likable character. At the beginning of the book he is surly and stubborn but when tested he turns out to be intelligent and resourceful as well as determined and loyal. The Bycatch Principle is a coming of age story with moments of real heartbreak and plotted with the precision and pace of a high octane thriller.