That Night

''A stunning work'' Sunday Times
''That Night has universal appeal ... there is a depth of feeling here which is beautifully - and seriously - realised'' Independent
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The evocative second novel from National Book Award winner Alice McDermott

On a warm suburban night, the sound of lawn sprinklers is drowned out by the rumble of hot rods. Suddenly, a car careens onto a family''s neat front yard, teenage boys spill out brandishing chains and leather, and a young man cries out for the girl he loves.

Tonight, fathers will pick up snow shovels and rakes to defend their turf, and children will witness a battle fuelled by fierce, true love. This is the night they will talk about and remember as the moment things changed for ever.