Never Again
- 240 páginas
- 9 horas de lectura
Emulating Patrick Leigh Fermor's feat of 1933, Jeremy Cameron walked from the Hook of Holland to Istanbul






Emulating Patrick Leigh Fermor's feat of 1933, Jeremy Cameron walked from the Hook of Holland to Istanbul
Set against a backdrop of multicultural intrigue, the story follows Nicky Burkett's quest to find his missing friend Kamran, who has vanished in Pakistan. Nicky's desire for a quiet life is disrupted as he embarks on an international adventure filled with danger and humor. Despite the heat and cultural challenges, he remains determined to rescue Kamran. The narrative unfolds with thrilling escapades both in Pakistan and back in Walthamstow, culminating in an explosive finale on Hoe Street that could change everything.
Nicky Burkett finds his friend Vinnie dead at the bottom of a tower block. They have to find the villains - more serious criminals than themselves. The result is a hilarious hybrid of Elmore Leonard and Quentin Tarantino, with dialogue that crackles off the page, unforgettable characters and an authentic sense of place.
Quite Quintessential tells the story of a journey as epic as it was arbitrary and casts light on the strange world of obsessive walking.
Nicky Burkett's life takes a chaotic turn when he witnesses a murder at the job center, leading him into a dangerous international crime war. As gangsters target him and law enforcement closes in, he must navigate the perilous situation while dealing with his nagging girlfriend, Noreen. Set against the backdrop of Walthamstow, Nicky's resilience and street smarts are put to the test as he fights to survive in a world filled with violence and betrayal.
Danny loves football, reading and girls, but hates art. That's why he plays football on his estate, reads books from the library and has applied to study art at college - so that he can get lots of girls. The only thing that could stop his plans, is witnessing a stabbing and having the suspect chase after him. Good thing he's got his older brother Gary to help. - Jeremy Cameron is a former Probation officer and English crime writer. He is best known for his crime fiction books including the Nicky Burkett series: Wider Than Walthamstow, Vinnie Got Blown Away, It Was an Accident, Brown Bread in Wengen Hell on Hoe Street. It Was An Accident has since been adapted into a film starring Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor and Thandie Newton. Jeremy is also author of Never Again: a walk from Hook of Holland to Istanbul and How to be President (of Norfolk Lawn Tennis Association). Teenage Kicks is his latest fiction book published by L.R. Price Publications Ltd. Jeremy lives in Norwich. - Rachel Bicknell is an artist and illustrator from Essex.
Set against the backdrop of post-war Norfolk, the story follows eight-year-old Nicholas Hutton as he adjusts to life at boarding school. Amidst the societal changes of the 1960s, he finds refuge in sports like cricket and football. As he grows up, Nicholas encounters the harsh realities of factory work and political protests, leading to significant life-altering moments that define his journey into adulthood.
Second in the Nicky Burkett series. Nicky still incarcerated at the end of Vinnie Got Blown Away, is released onto the streets of Walthamstow. Now he wants to go straight. Noreen wants him to go straight and she won't go near him if he doesn't. He tries. But events and people conspire against him.
The third in the Nicky Burkett series takes Nicky from Walthamstow to Switzerland. First he finds a dead member of parliament on his doorstep. Then the MP's widow hires him to find the killer.