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But Billy Can't Fly

Elly Grant, Angi Fox

Publisher: Next Chapter

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Over six feet tall, blonde and blue-eyed, Billy looks like an Adonis. But he is not the full shilling; one slice less than a sandwich. When you meet him, you might not notice at first, but after a couple of minutes it becomes apparent. He’s not the brightest bulb in the chandelier. 
 
In Billy’s mind, he’s a superhero: a righter of wrongs, a saver of souls, and that’s where it all goes wrong. At the bus stop, he meets and talks with people as he goes to work - and they all look at Billy a different way.
 
Discover Billy's story through the minds of his observers - at times darkly funny and poignant; at times full of stereotypical prejudice.
 
This book contains adult content and is not suitable for readers under the age of 18.
Available since: 01/02/2022.

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