A confused teenager, stuck in a home environment that most teenagers experience: family tensions, money problems and a distinct feeling of isolation, Nathan finds solace in unexpected places. Written in the first person perspective of protagonist Nathan, this is a very character-driven novel as the narrative voice allows readers to gain an insight into young Nathan’s mind. A novel of secrecy, self-delusion and family tensions as Nathan desperately tries to add meaning to his life, author Matthew Keeley is a new voice in the queer literature world. In a desperate attempt to find answers, Nathan joins a spiritual circle in the attic of his village bookshop, telling his parents he’s attending a book group to help him with his dissertation.
The Stone in My Pocket is a coming-of-age Scottish novel that tells the story of teenager Nathan who believes ghosts are speaking to him in the middle of the night.
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