Leg It

After vanishing for fifteen years, Peter Wood returns to the hometown he abandoned—where old friends, buried grudges, and a reckoning with his past all await.

Fifteen years after he disappeared without a word, Peter Wood is back in Sunderland. But is he here to make peace with the past—or finally confront it?

Pete’s childhood was full of laughter, loyalty, and secrets he couldn’t outrun. Leaving felt like his only option. Coming back might be his last chance to make things right. But old wounds run deep—among friends, foes, and the ghosts of who he used to be.

Leg It is Alan Parkinson’s sharply funny debut, blending heart, humour, and a touch of crime. Switching between schooldays and the present day, it’s a fast-paced, nostalgic tale about second chances, growing up, and the price of walking away.