Book Title: The Rocket Post
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Author: Ian Glossop
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ISBN: 978-1838242176
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Price: £8.25
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Jack Gibson, a struggling musician from Sheffield with a heart problem, and Gail Spoons, a brash, heavy drinking photographer from New York, embark on an intense search for Jack’s missing brother, Luke. They soon have to face a stark reality on a lonely North Yorkshire clifftop. But who is responsible? And why is there an unexplained spate of teenage deaths in the peaceful, former fishing community of Baytown?
Gibson, Spoons and a local artist, Sam Morrell battle to uncover the secretive activities of a mysterious faith organisation. Meanwhile, at a nearby ballistic missile early warning base, the Station Commander and the UK/USA’s ‘special relationship’ are being seriously tested.
Author's Biography
Ian Glossop grew up as the youngest of five children and studied Literature at The University of Essex, where he developed an interest in twentieth century American writers, particularly Jack Kerouac, F Scott Fitzgerald, and Raymond Chandler. His short stories and poetry have been published in UK anthologies and magazines.
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Jack Gibson, a struggling musician from Sheffield with a heart problem, and Gail Spoons, a brash, heavy drinking photographer from New York, embark on an intense search for Jack’s missing brother, Luke. They soon have to face a stark reality on a lonely North Yorkshire clifftop. But who is responsible? And why is there an unexplained spate of teenage deaths in the peaceful, former fishing community of Baytown?
Gibson, Spoons and a local artist, Sam Morrell battle to uncover the secretive activities of a mysterious faith organisation. Meanwhile, at a nearby ballistic missile early warning base, the Station Commander and the UK/USA’s ‘special relationship’ are being seriously tested.
A superb book that I just couldn’t put down. Great setting too, a place where I grew up. I discovered this is a first time author and I was really surprised because the quality of writing is so professional.
I found this book very compelling. Characters I really cared about, great use of humour and a plot that keeps you turning pages!
Loved this book.
Superb!
Fast moving, intricately plotted and atmospheric book, with striking characters and a distinctive writing style with powerful imagery. A real achievement and a very accomplished first novel
Characters and places came alive with atmospheric descriptions.
Loved this book.
An intriguing plot, taking a twist down winding pathways. Very descriptive of north York’s. countryside, felt you were part of the mystery!
A gripping novel set on the beautiful Yorkshire coast. Highly recommend
Funny, fast moving and gripping. The setting of the North Yorkshire Moors and coast beautifully evoked
Engaging plot, a social comentary
A great debut-this is good story telling with a swell of metaphoric language worthy of the North Sea that gives it context Mary L Carr
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