In "Painkiller" by Tim Collins, the story follows the harrowing journey of a young man grappling with the aftermath of a tragic event. As he navigates the complexities of grief and the opioid crisis, he becomes increasingly involved in the dark world of addiction and its impact on his community. Struggling to confront his own demons, he faces moral dilemmas and challenges that force him to question his values and relationships. Ultimately, the narrative explores themes of loss, redemption, and the enduring power of hope in the face of overwhelming despair. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Teen Reads .

. This book has been specially written for struggling readers. This book has been specially written for reluctant readers.

There are 51 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2016 by Badger Publishing .

Tim Collins is originally from Manchester, but now lives in London. He is the author of over thirty books including Wimpy Vampire, Cosmic Colin and Dorkius Maximus. His books have been translated into over thirty languages and he has won awards in the UK and Germany.