Carnivore: The most controversial debut literary thriller

Shortlisted for the Polari First Book Award 2018 ‘So you liked Irvine Welsh? Read Carnivore’ Cosmopolitan Meet Leander: lover, fighter, liar. Now including an exclusive interview with the author and Jon Appleton at the end of the audiobook. He learnt a long time ago that nothing is as intoxicating as blood. But whether it’s his or someone else’s doesn’t matter any more. There’s a mysterious pain in every muscle of his body – and it’s got so bad that he’ll do anything to escape it. Up to now, it’s been his secret. But it’s hard to remain invisible when you leave a trail of destruction everywhere you go. So, when he comes to the attention of one of London’s most infamous criminals, Leander decides to put his appetite for violence to the ultimate test. Let the villain win. Jonathan Lyon's Carnivore is a thrilling exploration of urban life, a top literary fiction that delves into the heart of LGBTQ+ themes. This bestseller is a captivating journey through the world of gay noir, a genre that is as thought-provoking as it is captivating. For fans of Ben Fergusson (An Honest Man), Christopher Castellani (Leading Men), Garth Greenwell (What Belongs to You), and Tomasz Jedrowski (Swimming in the Dark).