'The Abduction of Jack Spruce' is an anthology of ten contemporary poems by the writer K.C. Dowling. The poems are diverse in both composition and subject. In example the title poem discusses the personification of a Christmas Tree. The topics are enhanced by illustrations by JV Anderson and Emily Brook. K.C. Dowling has previously published three books: A Man of Insignificance, The Looked After Child and The Red Hat Guide to Manchester City Centre.