About
the book
Boy on the Run
While other kids played with matchbox cars, Peter Norris counted his dad’s stolen cash.
His classroom wasn’t a suburban school, but gritty streets where survival was the daily lesson.
As sirens wailed and shadows loomed, a young kid’s dream of a different life quietly took root.
Breaking the Silence
In his raw and compelling debut memoir, The Bank Robber's Boy, Peter finally tells his story. He exposes the wild truth of growing up as the youngest son of Clarence “Clarry” Norris – the man every cop in town was chasing.
Through this courageous tell-all, Peter opens a window into a hidden world. His unfiltered account mixes shocking crime tales with rare moments of a mundane childhood – a boy caught between innocence and his dad's dangerous world.
A Heartbreaking Choice
Despite the chaos, Peter loved his dad fiercely. Clarry was far from perfect, but he was the sun and stars to little Pete. On the cusp of adolescence, Peter found himself torn. The pull of his father’s underworld clashed with the growing push for a clean break.
At 13, Peter faced an impossible choice: stick with the only family he'd ever known or roll the dice on a new life with a bunch of strangers promising safety and stability.
Crime to Redemption
At its core, The Bank Robber's Boy explores the powerful bond between father and son. It's about tough choices when family loyalty clashes with our own identity.
When following in a parent's footsteps means stepping into a shadowy future.
Peter's journey shows that where you start doesn't have to be where you end up. His story proves that you can rewrite your own ending, no matter how your story began.
