D E A D K I D S O N G S . B L U R B

into the savage heart of boyhood…

The 1970s. Summer. Deep in the English Countryside. Four of us -- Gang. Waiting for war against the Ruskies. But our war, when it came, wasn't with them. And it didn't take place in the streets and fields, where we thought it would, but in our homes, our kitchens and bedrooms. And there were no marvellous explosions, medals or cheering. There was glory, though. More than enough glory for all, had all been inclined to take it. And by the time it was over, two of us would be dead...

Briefing Notes (TOP SECRET)

Personnel: (Name. Rank. Number. Etc.)

Andrew North Sergeant 019731.
Has the Best Father. Special skills: violence.

Matthew West Second-Lieutenant 019732.
Both parents dead: grandparents instead.

Peter East Corporal 019733.
Official Gang Archivist. Expert on: dinosaurs.

Paul South Corporal 019734.
Best at: running

KILL TO LIVE, LIVE TO KILL