An irresistible debut novel of unlikely friendships and second chances, for readers who loved The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and The Rosie Project.
David M Barnett is an writer and journalist based in West Yorkshire. He is the author of Calling Major Tom, The Handover and several other novels. He writes for the Guardian, Observer, Independent and other media, as well as writing comic books for publishers and titles including DC Comics and 2000AD. David was born in Wigan, Lancashire, and is married to Claire, also a journalist. They have two children, Charlie and Alice.
Praise for the feel-good novel of 2017, Calling Major Tom:
A book about loneliness, about bravery, about the walls we all put
up to protect ourselves and about how it is never ever too late to
try to change.
*Katie Marsh, author of MY EVERYTHING*
A gorgeously quirky story about families, forgiveness and
unexpected friendships - sheer joy.
*Lucy Diamond, author of THE SECRETS OF HAPPINESS*
...a pure pleasure to read, full of well-observed characters and
hope, and a much-needed antidote for these worrying times.
*Julie Cohen, author of TOGETHER*
CALLING MAJOR TOM is blooming marvellous! Original, moving and
mercilessly funny, this is an unashamedly feel-good story. I
laughed, I cried and I cheered for the wonderful characters. Don't
hesitate - fall in love with this book!
*Miranda Dickinson, author of SEARCHING FOR A SILVER LINING*
Brilliant, funny, heartwarming and exactly what everyone needs
right now. I loved it.
*Rachael Lucas, author of Wildflower Bay*
A funny, moving, absorbing hot chocolate of a story - hot chocolate
with chilli, that is, because there were bits were I laughed aloud!
The pages just turned themselves - I can't wait for the next David
Barnett.
*Daniela Sacerdoti, author of CALLING YOU HOME*
A bitter-sweet, original blend of social realism and sci-fi; funny,
engaging and honest.
*Stuart Maconie*
A book about being alone and being together, being lost and being
found. One man against infinity: what are the chances? Good, as it
happens. I loved this book. One huge step for a man, no longer lost
in space.
*David Quantick*
funny, moving, sweetly life-affirming tale
*SUNDAY EXPRESS*
Utterly irresistible
*SUNDAY MIRROR*
Must read
*Daily Express*
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