Fruit Fly

‘Fruit Fly is savage and darkly hilarious. A pointed satire of publishing with flawed, fascinating characters.’ Juno Dawson

‘This is an incredible book … tough and raw and merciless but funny and kind at the same time.’ Russell T. Davies, writer of It’s a Sin

‘Absolutely unforgettable. A raw, visceral triumph that echoes modern classics like Trainspotting, Young Mungo and A Little Life, yet stands entirely on its own.’ John Marrs

‘Dark, haunting, gripping, psychologically messy, heartbreaking but also darkly funny. An absolute masterpiece.’ Kate Weston

‘Josh has a fantastic, distinctive voice. The writing is as fearless as the characters are fearful. Bold, raw, uncomfortable and very, very funny.’ Jonathan Harvey

‘Fruit Fly is sharp, propulsive, and deeply humane, a story about people in freefall written with such clarity, dark humour, and compassion that you can’t stop turning the pages. It’s a novel that subverts our usual narratives about trauma and illness, healing and redemption, a riotous, tender tale of people writing their own rulebooks. Josh Silver’s adult debut is a must-read.’ Seth Insua, author of Human, Animal

‘Fruit Fly is provocative, moving and does not so much carry but propels you along a wild journey that leaves you a little breathless by the end, desperate for more. Expertly crafted characters, stomach-punching prose and a stark exploration of real world issues.’ Onyi Nwabineli

‘A book that makes you hate, love, ache for and rage at the characters all at the same time. Josh expertly layers the darkest of themes with a humanity that cuts right through the chaos and pain of addiction and survival. Raw, real and utterly captivating. Fruit Fly is brilliant and searing.’ Jacqui Rose

Josh Silver grew up on a farm in the Lake District, before moving to Manchester with his family, where he spent his teenage years loving the city. He trained as an actor at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and went onto perform in the West End and on Broadway. After deciding to change careers, Josh now works with teenagers as a mental health nurse. Josh lives in Manchester.