Brixton rock - Alex Wheatle

This rites of passage novel set in South London centres around the life of Brenton Brown, a 16-year old youth of mixed race who has lived in a children's home all his life. The best thing happens: Brenton is reunited with his mother, Cynthia. And the worst: he falls in love with his beautiful half-sister, Juliet. At the same time, Brenton meets his nemesis in the shape of Terry Flynn, a killer who scars him for life. Brenton seeks revenge and this leads to an explosive climax with the troubled teenager struggling to hold on to his sanity.