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Mervin has been creating art in various forms for most of his 57 years. He has consistently explored human expression and connection through music, acting, painting, writing, or directing films. A former gallery owner in Brighton, England, he's painted and sold numerous portraits, showcasing his deep understanding of visual storytelling. Mervin is also a qualified reflexologist, having graduated from the prestigious International Institute of Reflexology. This unique perspective brings a nuanced emotional and psychological depth to his writing. A lifelong lover of the English language, Mervin's creativity has been evident since his youth when his poetic talents captivated his school teachers and set him on a journey of writing. "I love the creative process in all its forms," Mervin says. "There's something magical about taking a blank page and turning it into a world someone can get lost in."
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Cardboy

By Mervin Etienne

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A World Where Desperation Meets the Unexpected: Cardboy Unveils the Unseen Corners of London" A gripping new novel that explores the underbelly of London through the eyes of a young man drawn into a shadowy world he never imagined. At the heart of Cardboy is Tony, a young man desperate to ease his mother's financial situation. Struggling to hold down a traditional job, Tony stumbles upon an unusual opportunity—distributing cards in telephone boxes advertising the services of London's prostitutes. What begins as a way to make ends meet soon spirals into a journey through a shadowy, morally ambiguous world

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A World Where Desperation Meets the Unexpected: Cardboy Unveils the Unseen Corners of London" A gripping new novel that explores the underbelly of London through the eyes of a young man drawn into a shadowy world he never imagined. With heart, tension, and an unexpected twist, Cardboy is set to captivate readers and spark conversations about the lengths we go to for family—and the consequences that follow. At the heart of Cardboy is Tony, a young man desperate to ease his mother's financial situation. Struggling to hold down a traditional job, Tony stumbles upon an unusual opportunity—distributing cards in telephone boxes advertising the services of London's prostitutes. What begins as a way to make ends meet soon spirals into a journey through a shadowy, morally ambiguous world. Each pocket full of cash Tony earns pulls him deeper into a universe he never expected, leading to a fate even he could not foresee.
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Book details

  • Genre:fiction
  • Sub-genre:Urban & Street Lit
  • Language:English
  • Pages:264
  • Paperback ISBN:9781068428104

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