The Boy in the River

The Boy in the River
Author Richard Hoskins
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Subject Crime, child sacrifice, murder
Set in London, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Published London
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Publication date
 2012
Media type Print
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.

Background

Hoskins lived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1986-1992, 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.[2]

Synopsis

The book combines Hoskins' work on the case and the various leads he follows. It is believed the murder was a ritual killing. It is discovered that the victim came from Nigeria. The book also recounts Hoskins' time in the Congo.

Reception

The book was reviewed in The Economist[3] and The Sunday Times.[4]

BBC London had a segment on the book.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "The Boy in the River — The Crime Writers' Association". thecwa.co.uk.
  2. ↑ "Voodoo and human sacrifice: The haunting story of how Adam, the Torso in the Thames boy, was finally identified".
  3. ↑ "Crimes of passion". 23 June 2012 – via The Economist.
  4. ↑ Caesar, Ed. "The Boy in the River by Richard Hoskins".
  5. ↑ "'Adam torso' case turned into book" – via www.bbc.com.
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