Runaway book by peter may half price books marketplace. Peter may lewis trilogy 3 books collection box gift set the blockhouse, chessman 5 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings peter may lewis trilogy 3 books collection box gift set the blockhouse, chessman. Buy a discounted paperback of runaway online from australias leading online bookstore. Runaway paperback published 2015 by quercus paperback, 424 pages authors.
Runaway by peter may paperback, 2015 for sale online ebay. Runaway by peter may 2017, paperback for sale online ebay. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide the gripping standalone novel, inspired by the authors own life a terrific writer doing something different mark billingham from the first page i knew i was in safe hands sophie hannah. A pandemic thriller, once rejected by publishers for being. The author tells hannah ellispetersen how he has gone back to an abortive teenage adventure for the basis of his new novel, runaway. Peter may is an author whose books have deeply impressed us. Runaway is a crime novel based on peter mays real experiences of running away from home in glasgow seeking. Growing up in glasgow, peters goal was to become a novelist from an early age. Peter may was born on december 20, 1951 in glasgow, scotland. The gripping standalone novel, inspired by the authors own life by peter may isbn. When seventeenyearold jack mackay makes a sudden decision, in 1965, to escape glasgow and head for london, he is surprised that his four friends are ready to drop everything and become a runaway too.
Interesting little note apparently may and his old friend stephen penn. The story is told through two storylines, one in 1965 in which five teenagers embark on a trip that ends with tragic consequences, and the other in 2015, where three of the men retrace their steps from. Review stretching the parameters of the genre, runaway is as much a disquisition on friendship and the fragility of dreams as it is a thriller. The lewis trilogy was great, with wonderful imagery, mood and good plotting. He was an awardwinning journalist at the age of twentyone and a published novelist at twentysix. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. May, 68, said he is in the age group most vulnerable to the coronavirus and stands in support of a lockdown. Before he was able to achieve that goal, he became a journalist in order to pay the bills. Much of this other side of southern spain was revealed to me during an interview with the chief of police in a hill town which is the administrative centre for a length of coastline that stretches east and west along the south coast, and north towards its mountainous interior. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards customer service sell registry. When his first book was adapted as a major drama series for the bcc, he quit journalism and during the highoctane fifteen years that followed, became one of scotlands most successful television dramatists. When his first book was adapted as a major drama series for the bcc, he quit journalism and during the h. Yet these are the memories on which runaway, mays novel released this month, is based, weaving the authors misspent youth into a fictional story of five friends who run away to london in 1965, get caught up in a savage murder, and the three who return 50 years later to uncover the truth. However, he was extremely creeped out by how eerily similar the book.
Personal site, with news, biographical details, and information about his novels. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Runaway by peter may used very good world of books. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Similar to the lewis trilogy peter may weaves a narrative over time and space, examining the same. May peter books store online buy may peter books online. Entry island was good enough, although one had to suspend belief a good bit and forget about how it reminded you of several fanciful movies about going back and forth in time and reincarnation. As much as it pains me to draw on the words of forrest gump, peter mays writing is like a box of chocolates you never know what youre going to get. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Even from a young age, peter wanted to be a novelist. When his first book was adapted as a major drama series for the bcc, he quit journalism and. Peter may author thoughts, views and news from author.
In this standalone story set in the 1960s and 2015, glasgow and london, peter may introduces us to jack mackay, a sixtyseven. The big three by peter may and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Lockdown by peter may after a successful career creating and writing toprated drama for british television, and with 8 novels published in the uk and usa, i hit a period around fifteen years ago when i could not find a publisher for anything i wrote. Buy the paperback book runaway by peter may at indigo. Peter may is a scottish author of crime fiction, mystery and thriller novels, in addition to writing television and being a former journalist. To my mind, the actual crime element of this book was completely overridden by this. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Financial times the book is beautifully written, funny and poignant, and very different from any i have previously read by the versatile peter may.
Jack mackay dares not imagine a life of predictability and routine. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide the gripping standalone novel, inspired by the authors own life a terrific writer doing something different mark billingham from the first page i knew i was in safe hands sophie hannah five dreams of fame glasgow, 1965. Runaway has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Peter may born 20 december 1951 is a scottish television screenwriter, novelist, and crime. Free shipping, cash on delivery at indias favourite online shop.
His recollections of the terrible events that befell him and his friends some fifty years earlier, and how he did not act when it mattered most is a memory he has tried to escape his entire adult life. Runaway is the seventh standalone novel by scottish journalist, screenwriter and author, peter may. He started out his writing career in journalism and won his first award, the fraser award, in 1973 when he was only 21 years old. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices.
The lewis trilogy was a triumph, and entry island again had us reaching for. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Jack mackay, heavyhearted sixtysevenyearold is still haunted by what might have been. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Published february 1st 2015 by whole story audio books audio cd, 9 pages authors. The gripping standalone novel, inspired by the authors own life a terrific writer doing something different mark billingham from the first page i knew i was in safe hands sophie hannah. Runaway by peter may 2016, hardcover for sale online ebay. Runaway is a crime novel based on peter mays real experiences of running away from home in glasgow seeking fame and fortune in london with members of a musical group that he was part of in the 1960s. About author peter may international bestselling author of several series of books.