The Boy in the River
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AuthorRichard Hoskins
LanguageEnglish
SubjectCrime, child sacrifice, murder
SetinLondon, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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| Author | Richard Hoskins |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Crime, child sacrifice, murder |
| Set in | London, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Published | London |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
Publication date | 2012 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 334 |
| Awards | Highly Commended Gold in the Crime Writers' Association Dagger Awards 2013[1] |
| ISBN | 9781447207900 |
| 364.152309421 | |
The Boy in the River is a 2012 book by the British author and criminologist Richard Hoskins about the 'Adam' murder case.
Hoskins lived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1986 to 1992, initially on a gap year. He subsequently was married and had a daughter in the Congo, however his daughter died during his time in Africa. Hoskins was asked by the Metropolitan Police for advice and assistance after the discover of the body of a young African-descent child floating in the River Thames in London.[citation needed]
