Always The Sun

A Gripping Tale of Fatherhood, Fear, and Moral Dilemma

Always the Sun by Neil Cross is a powerful and unsettling psychological drama that explores the dark territory between justice and revenge. First published in 2004 by Scribner, this tense and emotionally charged novel asks how far one father is willing to go to protect his child—and what it might cost him.

Sam, a recently widowed man, relocates with his teenage son Jamie to a new town in search of a fresh start. But when Jamie becomes the target of a vicious school bully, Sam’s world begins to unravel. As the situation escalates and the authorities fail to act, Sam is forced to confront a terrifying question: should he take matters into his own hands?

Neil Cross, best known as the creator of the hit TV series Luther, delivers a haunting and suspenseful novel filled with raw emotion, ethical tension, and gripping realism. The story’s slow-burn intensity builds to a shocking conclusion, leaving readers to grapple with the consequences of love, loyalty, and vengeance.

Unflinching and Thought-Provoking

Always the Sun is ideal for fans of psychological thrillers and literary fiction alike. It’s a chilling, deeply human story about the choices we make when the world refuses to play fair—and how easily good intentions can spiral into darkness.