A BOY WITHOUT HOPE is the heart-breaking story of a boy who didn't know the meaning of love. A history of abuse and neglect has left Miller destined for life's scrap heap. But in this turbulent story of conflict and struggle, Casey Watson is determined to help Miller overcome his demons, show him love and give him hope. Casey Watson is back, doing the job she does best – rolling up her sleeves and fostering the children who, on first meeting, seem like hopeless cases. But when she meets Miller and discovers the truth about his disturbing childhood, even Casey begins to doubt if this child will ever be able to accept love. Found naked and alone on a railway track, Miller was just five when he was first admitted into the care system. Emotionally tormented by his biological parents, Miller has never understood how to establish meaningful relationships, and his destructive past, and over 20 failed placements, is sealing his fate in society's social scrap heap. After a torrent of violent behaviour and numerous failed attempts to help Miller, Casey decides to make an intervention, implementing a severe regime that strips Miller of all control. But soon the emotional demands of Miller's case start to take their toll on Casey and Mike. Just how far is Casey willing to go to help Miller and save him from his inner demons? • Casey's new title has many echoes of her bestselling debut title THE BOY NO ONE LOVED – 52k. Revisiting the same themes and trials of her first title could help to rekindle the same level of interest and sales. • As a specialist foster carer, Casey looks after the most extreme cases. Her series offers a new, grittier take on the kind of experiences Cathy Glass written about in her best-selling memoirs. • Casey Watson has her own website where she will be working hard to build a strong online relationship with her readers. She also has a good platform on Twitter with a following of over 2k. • Harper Element has published numerous best-selling inspirational memoirs to date, including no. 1 best-sellers from Torey Hayden and Cathy Glass, and has a 40% market share of this genre. • Casey Watson's bestselling titles includeThe Boy No One Loved – 52k, Crying for Help – 38k, Little Prisoners – 36k,The Girl Without a Voice – 28k, A Last Kiss for Mummy – 28k. • Marketing opportunities include targeting fostering organisations and charities to promote the book on publication. Competition: The Girl Who Wanted to Belong;Where Has Mummy Gone?; Denied a Mummy. Angela Hart;Cathy Glass;Maggie Hartley;Kate Skylark
