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Sacked in the Morning: A dark humour page turner, where Little Britain meets Cheers in a Birkenhead betting shop
It's Harry's second day at BarryBet and he's on course to get himself and Big Marge sacked.
The shift starts badly when Nobby the Jobby wins the One-Arm-Bandit jackpot with Drug Dealer’s money, but gets worse when Harry loses the winning ticket.
With the takings down by a month’s wages, has Harry cocked-up his new cashier career and will he take Big Marge down with him?
As the tension mounts, can Harry save Nobby from a Drug Dealer’s machete, find the jackpot ticket and convince the Area Manager he’s a Secret Millionaire?
Don't miss this hilarious instalment, get your copy now now...
The shift starts badly when Nobby the Jobby wins the One-Arm-Bandit jackpot with Drug Dealer’s money, but gets worse when Harry loses the winning ticket.
With the takings down by a month’s wages, has Harry cocked-up his new cashier career and will he take Big Marge down with him?
As the tension mounts, can Harry save Nobby from a Drug Dealer’s machete, find the jackpot ticket and convince the Area Manager he’s a Secret Millionaire?
Don't miss this hilarious instalment, get your copy now now...
130 pages, Paperback
Published October 15, 2019
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Johnny Parker
24 booksGrandad, husband, part time writer and filmmaker, allotment weeder, Tranmere Rovers sufferer, NHS Analyst day job commuter, dog poo picker upper and plughole unblocker. Had a play in the Write Now Fest, won prizes for short stories and short films. been AD on feature films. Completed NaNoWriMo.
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April 27, 2020
Very readable amusing story
October 19, 2019
The further adventures of Harry!
Harry starts his next day at work wondering if it will be his last. This latest instalment sees our hero once again braving the streets of his hometown in search of his dream (and a few quid to pay the bills). As before, the tale is populated by assorted weirdos, and the action proceeds at a cracking pace. There is really no let up the wisecracking dialogue, and plenty to keep the reader turning the page to find out what happens next. And herein lie a couple of issues. The pacing is relentless, allowing no opportunity for the reader to take a breath, or to find out more about the bit players. They pop into the narrative fully formed with no history, and it's rather a shame, because the story could be richer if we were able to take the time to get to know them and like them (or dislike them!).
However, this latest instalment is, like it's predecessor, a warm evocation of the conflict between pursuing our dreams and making ends meet.
Looking forward to part 3.
Harry starts his next day at work wondering if it will be his last. This latest instalment sees our hero once again braving the streets of his hometown in search of his dream (and a few quid to pay the bills). As before, the tale is populated by assorted weirdos, and the action proceeds at a cracking pace. There is really no let up the wisecracking dialogue, and plenty to keep the reader turning the page to find out what happens next. And herein lie a couple of issues. The pacing is relentless, allowing no opportunity for the reader to take a breath, or to find out more about the bit players. They pop into the narrative fully formed with no history, and it's rather a shame, because the story could be richer if we were able to take the time to get to know them and like them (or dislike them!).
However, this latest instalment is, like it's predecessor, a warm evocation of the conflict between pursuing our dreams and making ends meet.
Looking forward to part 3.
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