Ricky Roberts

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Tone - Ricky Roberts "Tone" is the story of Tony Barnes, ex-army and a petty criminal, and of those he associates with. Petty crime can sometimes lead to involvement with people whose criminal aspirations are somewhat higher - which is exactly what happens in this fast-paced and from time to time violent book. Set somewhere in North West England, it is an inventive and unusual story in which Tone himself remains a central character yet is no more than a catalyst; without him the story could not happen yet he takes no great part in the tumultuous events recounted. He is a figure who triggers changing emotions as the book moves on: at first he is merely unattractive, then becomes ar more so before events turn against him and he begins to attract sympathy, perhaps even pity. The same is not necessarily so of the other principal characters. Most have no redeeming features at all, but it is possible to feel for some of them as the book progresses; the main villain, and the most violent, will even attract a degree of admiration for his creativity and chameleon-like abilities. This is a book that captures the imagination from the outset and becomes less and less predictable as it moves towards its surprising conclusion a long, long way from its opening. Taken with Ricky Roberts's other books it shows the wide range of which he is capable as a writer; we recommend it highly. (about 24,000 words) Price: £2.50 Quantity:

The Fairy Glen - Ricky Roberts It's really quite incredible, but there are some people who refuse to accept the existence of "little people" living and prospering alongside humans! Sadly, when any of these non-believers get into positions of authority the outcome is likely to be tragic. In this wonderful - and quite possibly true - story, a long-established group of "little people" co-exist perfectly adequately in their fairy glen alongside their human neighbours. Until, that is, one or two humans in positions of authority on the Council start having Bright Ideas. First, it's a bypass which takes away the "little people's" livelihood, but they can deal with that. Then, and far more seriously, their fairy glen is redeveloped! As this charming story develops our own little ones will find themselves identifying with the "little people". They may well cheer out loud at the triumphs, perhaps even shed a tear at the tragedies, but will in the end be amazed by the sheer adaptability of those "little people". It is a story that will be read over and over again! (about 18,000 words) Price: £2.50 Quantity:

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