First-time author George Carter delivers a spellbinding thriller that intertwines emotional depth, suspense, and a touch of the supernatural. Beyond Boundaries is a powerful coming-of-age tale that explores memory, identity, and the lasting imprint of childhood trauma.
At the heart of the novel is Milo, a sensitive, introspective child raised in a troubled home. His only solace comes from Henry—his imaginary companion—who comforts him when the world becomes overwhelming. But everything changes when Henry intervenes in a terrifying situation in a way no imaginary friend should. That moment of protection ignites a mystery that follows Milo into adulthood.
Years later, Milo has become a forensic science student, determined to leave the past behind. But when Henry returns—this time in inexplicably real form—Milo is forced to confront buried truths. Their journey leads them into dark corners of Milo’s forgotten past, including a dangerous connection to the Golden Dragons, a gang his family had long feared and fled from.
Themes of survival, memory, justice, and the power of found family drive the narrative, with Carter weaving together psychological complexity and gripping suspense in equal measure.
“A story that punches hard and hugs harder,” says Zab Miller, editor and publishing consultant. “George Carter masterfully blends emotional storytelling with gripping narrative tension. This debut will stay with readers long after they finish the final page.”
Set in a vividly imagined British cityscape, Beyond Boundaries brings to life the struggle to reconcile with one’s past, the resilience of the human spirit, and the delicate balance between reality and memory.
Carter, who resides in Basingstoke, credits classic authors like Roald Dahl, J.R.R. Tolkien and Arthur Conan Doyle for fuelling his love of storytelling. “This is the type of story I always imagined writing,” he says. “One that blends heart with mystery and leaves you thinking about it afterwards.” He hopes the book will inspire readers who have experienced fear, grief or uncertainty.
Beyond Boundaries is now available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle formats: https://amzn.eu/d/cQ2WIkY
