LONG DRIVE SOUTH
THE NEW BOOK FROM MARK BEASLEY
THE NEW BOOK FROM MARK BEASLEY
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"Comic genius" "A mordant sense of humour." Deliciously twisted." "Dark, witty and insightful." "Enjoyable and addictive - but unsettling."
Long Drive South is a new collection of ten short stories by UK writer Mark Beasley. Based upon big ideas for unfinished novels, there's a laugh around every dark corner and a wicked twist to every tall tale. Published May 2021.
First person at party: 'I'm writing a novel.'
Second person at party: 'Really? Neither am I.' (Peter Cook)
First person at party: 'I'm writing a novel.'
Second person at party: 'Really? Neither am I.' (Peter Cook)
A religious symbol takes on new meaning for a warring couple on holiday. A young woman meets her doppelganger on the London Underground. A sales rep has a life-changing experience on the M1. The launch of a new sausage, hyped on local radio, has fatal consequences.
The cast list includes a dying rock star, a novice thriller writer, a flatulent food critic, a homicidal business executive, a warring couple on holiday and five old friends at a terrifying school reunion.
If you appreciate good writing and dark humour, you will probably enjoy this book.
What reviewers say
"Why has this comic genius only just started writing fiction?"
Mary Killen, Spectator journalist, author and TV celebrity (Giles & Mary - Gogglebox)
"Mark Beasley wields a sharp pen and a mordant sense of humour.”
Christopher Somerville, author and Times journalist.
“Deliciously twisted. Highly recommended.”
Steve Walwyn, musician and guitarist (Dr Feelgood)
“Dark, witty and insightful.” M.L.
“A highly entertaining read…definitely recommended.” S.M.
“Enjoyable and addictive…but strangely unsettling.” P.W.
“Intriguing and well-written, with a sting in the tale.” A.G.
“If Beasley wrote Long Drive South to prove he can write and entertain; he certainly doesn’t disappoint. Proper laugh-out-loud one-liners. Each story is told with a delicious wickedness at its heart and a thumping twist in its tail.”- James Archer, writer
The cast list includes a dying rock star, a novice thriller writer, a flatulent food critic, a homicidal business executive, a warring couple on holiday and five old friends at a terrifying school reunion.
If you appreciate good writing and dark humour, you will probably enjoy this book.
What reviewers say
"Why has this comic genius only just started writing fiction?"
Mary Killen, Spectator journalist, author and TV celebrity (Giles & Mary - Gogglebox)
"Mark Beasley wields a sharp pen and a mordant sense of humour.”
Christopher Somerville, author and Times journalist.
“Deliciously twisted. Highly recommended.”
Steve Walwyn, musician and guitarist (Dr Feelgood)
“Dark, witty and insightful.” M.L.
“A highly entertaining read…definitely recommended.” S.M.
“Enjoyable and addictive…but strangely unsettling.” P.W.
“Intriguing and well-written, with a sting in the tale.” A.G.
“If Beasley wrote Long Drive South to prove he can write and entertain; he certainly doesn’t disappoint. Proper laugh-out-loud one-liners. Each story is told with a delicious wickedness at its heart and a thumping twist in its tail.”- James Archer, writer
About the Author
Mark Beasley lives in the Surrey Hills, on the fringes of London, England. For many years, he worked in advertising and marketing where he has written or contributed to thousands of documents, proposals, presentations and reports, becoming fluent in PowerPoint. This is his first published work of fiction. He is available for speaking engagements. Contact Mark |