For fifteen-year-old Martin, growing up in Slough, the summer of 1977 means punk rock, reggae music, disco girls, stolen cars, social-club lager, cut-throat Teds and a job picking cherries with the gypsies. Life is sweet - until he is beaten up and thrown in the Grand Union Canal with his best mate Smiles. Fast forward to 1988, and Joe is traveling home on the Trans-Siberian express after three years working in a Hong Kong bar, remembering the highs and lows of the intervening years as he comes to terms with catastrophe. Fast forward to 2000, and Joe is sitting pretty - earning a living as a DJ, selling records and fight tickets. Life is sweet again - until a face from the past forces him to re-live that night in 1977 and deal with the fall-out.
John King
John King is a British novelist known for his gritty portrayals of urban life and modern society. His most notable works include "The Football Factory," a novel that explores the world of football hooliganism, and "Human Punk," which delves into the punk rock scene of the 1970s. King's writing style is characterized by its rawness and authenticity, drawing on his own experiences and observations to create vivid and compelling narratives. His work has had a significant impact on the genre of contemporary urban fiction, influencing a generation of writers to explore the darker side of city life. "The Football Factory" remains his most famous work, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated following for its unflinching portrayal of violence and masculinity in British society.
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