Nell Leishon, author of the bestselling "The Color of Milk," takes us inside the head of Gary in this novel - a pickpocket, a burglar, a thief. In a captivating monologue, interwoven with gentle humor, Gary takes us on a journey through his life, starting with his deprived, neglected childhood in London, where he was born to an alcoholic mother and a "part-time father" who makes a living from petty crime. One night, he takes Gary with him and introduces him to the world of crime. It soon becomes clear that Gary has a special talent, and the son's abilities surpass those of his father. Gary has almost superhuman senses; with the help of extraordinary intelligence and unforgettable blue eyes, Gary manages to dive into the heads of people around him and manipulate them at will. "Gary's Show" is based on Leishon's conversations with ex-convicts and addicts in rehab. Through Gary's story, she takes us on a journey to the invisible fringes of society. Layshon gives Gary a clear and piercing voice and allows us, for a brief moment, to look at the world through the eyes of the other, who stands on the other side of the barrier.