Free Sampler: Hidden

Internationally bestselling author Cathy Glass invites you to discover the incredible memoirs in this free extended eBook sample of her second book, the Sunday Times bestseller, Hidden. The story unveils the harrowing past of Tayo, a young boy whose well-mannered behavior conceals a shocking and devastating history.

Tayo arrives at Cathy's doorstep with only the clothes he is wearing, brought to her by the police. Despite his calm, polite demeanor and articulate speech, he is unlike the children Cathy typically fosters. The social worker provides Cathy with the necessary forms, but aside from Tayo's name and age, the documents are blank. Tayo has no past.

Tayo's story is one of an "invisible" child. Kidnapped from his loving father in Nigeria, he was illegally brought to the UK by his mother, a drug-dependent prostitute. Tayo was then forced to work in a sweatshop in central London. When he sustained an injury and could no longer earn, he was cast out.

As Cathy takes Tayo to school, he points out a dozen different addresses where he has stayed in the last six months, often left alone. Tayo's behavior is marked by lies and manipulation, as he seeks to exploit situations to his own advantage, keeping Cathy constantly on guard.

Tayo's social worker searches all available computer databases, but there is no record of the boy. He has only attended school for three terms and has never seen a doctor. Tayo and his mother have been evading the authorities by living "underground."

With his mother recently released from prison, Tayo is desperate to reunite with his father in Nigeria. However, the authorities are unable to track down the father or even confirm his existence.

Cathy Glass's book "Unsafe" was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-08-28, showcasing her exceptional ability to tell heart-wrenching stories that captivate readers.

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