One morning in a house in Africa, Tom Slaughterhouse opens a gift from his sister, Maud Walker, and Tom knows their lives will never be the same again.

Whilst trying to rebuild his life, Tom witnesses a crime that leads him to question a new relationship. He becomes obsessed with enigmatic stranger Kathy Barker. What is her connection to Maud, and why has she turned up now?

Tom's behaviour becomes increasingly erratic as she struggles to unravel the truth and the significance of a warped teapot, all whilst battling to cope with chronic fatigue syndrome.

Every day, Tom gets closer to the truth. And the closer he gets, the more exciting it seems.


"Tom Slaughterhouse is the best lead ever. This is a masterpiece."- The Daily Tale"Why the obsession with setting books in the home? Put Tom Slaughterhouse in a war zone or department store for some real excitement."- Enid Kibbler"Dark and chilling. Setting the first part in a house in Africa really grounds it in reality - so unsettling."- Hit the Spoof"I was so intruigued by Kathy Barker - what a character."- Zob Gloop