I have been a fan of Paul Read since reading The Art Teacher, that I very highly recommend. Now I have read Blame a must read full of family secrets, addiction and a quest for understanding. Paul Read almost abandoned this novel following a family bereavement, continuing with the novel felt disrespectful to Paul in some way. I can understand what Paul Read was going through as a friend of mine is dying. A little about the story without a spoiler. Lucas hadn’t seen much of his father during his latter years. Now his father has died. Everything now has to be sorted out his fathers bills insurance, and credit cards. How did his father die he was hardy not an old man. He died of a heart attack. The question arises was his father murdered?