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Published: 11th May 2023
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Published: 11th May 2023
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Published: 30th July 2024
Call Time: The funny and hugely original debut novel from Channel 4 F1 presenter Steve Jones
By (Author) Steve Jones
Penguin Books Ltd
Penguin Books Ltd
30th July 2024
25th April 2024
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Science fiction: time travel
Narrative theme: Love and relationships
Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss
Narrative theme: Sense of place
823.92
Paperback
320
Width 128mm, Height 197mm, Spine 19mm
226g
Back To The Future meets Call My Agent in this enthralling high-concept debut novel from Channel 4 F1 presenter Steve Jones. Bob Bloomfield's whole life changed when his little brother Tom was tragically killed in an accident. Now a ruthless corporate partner at Fitz-Simmons & Bloomfield Entertainment Management, with a "materially rich, spiritually empty" existence, Bob has done enough living for two. But then the impossible happens. A seemingly ordinary phone allows Bob to connect to the past ... and speak with his twelve-year-old self. And his calls back through time are creating real changes in the present. Which leaves Bob with two questions- Can he prevent his brother's death And will he like the world he's created if he does
Joyously unpredictable, clever, witty and warm. Gorgeous! * Ruth Jones *
Funny, fast-paced and moving * Saturday Live *
Fantastic! Love it. Makes keeping up with the Joness next to impossible * Johnny Vaughan, Radio X *
Very funny echoes of Nick Hornby * You're Booked *
A great read. A born writer. * Lorraine Kelly *
Steve Jones' first job was in a petrol station. It was also the first job he was fired from for putting diesel in Dai-The-Milk's petrol truck. From there he gained employment in a printing factory before setting off for distant shores to "find himself". He subsequently found a mediocre career in modelling which thankfully segued into a fairly successful twenty year (to date) career in TV presenting. His cherished accomplishments- He was crowned Welsh Rear Of The year in 2002. His suitcase has come out first at the airport on no less than two occasions, and now, he has written Call Time. Which he very much hopes you will enjoy.