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Always Eat When You Are Hungry: a fast-paced crime thriller set against the harshness of post-wartime South London
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Sep 25 2024
Pages: 322
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.67 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
He thought he was free. But a ruthless conspiracy is about to drag him back into a deadly game of survival.
Tommy Baker returns home to find his father beaten within an inch of his life. The streets of South London are alive with danger - IRA fundraisers, ruthless killers, and MI5 agents with hidden agendas. Caught between dangerous forces, Tommy and his family must escape before it's too late.
This is more than just a chase - it's a game of survival. In the quiet of Norfolk's coast, the past isn't so easily left behind. An assassin is on their trail, and every moment is a fight to stay one step ahead. Can they escape before it's too late? The clock is ticking.
Caught between the IRA and secret MI5 operations, Tommy and his family can't trust anyone - not even the law. The assassin is getting closer, but will anyone believe the truth?
Best review'Always Eat When You Are Hungry is a fast-paced thriller set against the harshness of post-war South London and the atmospheric backdrop of Caister Holiday Park on the Norfolk coast. The story delves into the collision of ordinary lives with extraordinary danger, weaving suspense, character depth, and a relentless pace into a compelling narrative that kept me turning the page until the very last chapter.' - Robert Wallace, novelist, screenplay writer and author of Valentines Cup
Other independent reviews'An engaging read that transfers the reader to the darker side of 1950's post war London, strong character identification which maintain the readers focus & create a real page turner. The twists in the plot kept me engaged to the very end' - Huw Davies
'Thoroughly enjoyable read which provides a fascinating insight into the culture of Bermondsey, South London and its people.' - Tim Bird, Metropolotan Police (retired) 'This is the authors first book and I am greatly impressed. I'm an avid reader of thrillers and crime. This is a well written and easy to read novel set in 1950's South London and the north east coast. The story was well structured with enough twists and turns to keep the reader engrossed. It was also interesting to read about how life was for Italians and other Europeans living in the UK during and after WWII. A good page-turner. Ideal holiday read.' - Liz, Rotary Club of Wrington Vale 'A thoroughly good read and indicative of a period that falls within the living memory for some and yet for others, it might be hard to comprehend that this was the middle of the twentieth century. Very engaging and therefore, well written.' - Stuart Amesbury, music promoter and historian 'A wonderfully descriptive account of life in post-war South London around Tooley Street. The good, the bad, and the ugly are accurately portrayed in a true period setting. The fast narrative takes us on a nail biting action backed trip to Norfolk and back. A truly great read that is the anthesis of Call The Midwife. The notes from the Author are well worth reading at the end.' - John Murray, KC (retired) 'Thoroughly worth the read! Very entertaining storyline and captivating throughout! Wonderfully descriptive and accurate with the use of irish slang! I loved every page of writing!' - Liam Ellis, Somerset cabinet maker and furniture restorerAlso from
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