Maniacal, darkly humorous and shocking; Poolhall — Jail — Library is a turbulent ride.

A captivating true-life story, told through the eyes of mother and son, lifting the lid on what really happens in the suburbs.

Intertwining narratives contrast a murky web of family secrets against a spirited young adventurer determined to emerge from the shadows of childhood

This book will inspire you to pack a suitcase, set a charter for new horizons, and leave the haters and shackles of the past behind.

With a title derived from Jack Kerouac's seminal novel 'On The Road', this tale rests heavily on the theme that a third of life's lessons are learnt through unstructured play, a third through purgatory, and a third through choosing to educate ourselves.

This is not Neighbours.

This is not Home and Away.

This is real Australia, peeking out from behind the curtains of lounge rooms across the country.

Loxton Berg

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