It is told from the point of view of Harrison Opoku, an eleven-year-old Ghanaian immigrant living on a tough London estate.

The novel begins with the death of a young boy on the fictional Dell Farm estate in an unspecified area of London.

Harrison Opoku or 'Harri', is a recent Ghanaian immigrant living with his mother and older sister, Lydia.

As well as investigating the murder with his best friend Dean, Harrison shares with the reader his thoughts, impressions and experiences of growing up in an environment beset with pressures and threats.

The play is a co-commission between Bristol Old Vic Young Company and National Youth Theatre, and is directed by Miranda Cromwell.