The Claret Pals - a crime thriller

[TonbridgeClaret]

Was going to save this for my holiday but couldn't wait.
Really enjoyed this.
Have left a review on Amazon.

Thank you 1968clatet. Much appreciated.

[JohnMac]

Having decided I needed to read it before finishing my trilogy, just finished it. Well done Evan, I loved the fast paced action which kept me interested.

I discovered I have also read another of yours, Trans Mission! Another good read from memory too.

[Quicknick]

Having decided I needed to read it before finishing my trilogy, just finished it. Well done Evan, I loved the fast paced action which kept me interested.

I discovered I have also read another of yours, Trans Mission! Another good read from memory too.

You have written a trilogy, John?

[DesmondHaynes]

Just purchased a copy and will review once read.
I’m very much looking forward to reading it.

[TonbridgeClaret]

Having decided I needed to read it before finishing my trilogy, just finished it. Well done Evan, I loved the fast paced action which kept me interested.

I discovered I have also read another of yours, Trans Mission! Another good read from memory too.

Thank you JohnMac.

[TonbridgeClaret]

Just purchased a copy and will review once read.
I’m very much looking forward to reading it.

I hope you enjoy it Desmond, and thank you for reviewing.

[TonbridgeClaret]

Having decided I needed to read it before finishing my trilogy, just finished it. Well done Evan, I loved the fast paced action which kept me interested.

I discovered I have also read another of yours, Trans Mission! Another good read from memory too.

Always nice to have a returning reader. I will keep an eye out for your review!

[beddie]

Always nice to have a returning reader. I will keep an eye out for your review!

Well done JohnMac you’ve persuaded my wife to now buy Trans Mission. She’s really enjoying The Claret Pals at the moment.

[Guller Bull]

Not a book reader but my wife is a big crime thriller fan. She is keen to read so will probably purchase via Amazon.I'll let you know her feedback when she has read.

[TonbridgeClaret]

Not a book reader but my wife is a big crime thriller fan. She is keen to read so will probably purchase via Amazon.I'll let you know her feedback when she has read.

Cheers Guller

[TonbridgeClaret]

Well done JohnMac you’ve persuaded my wife to now buy Trans Mission. She’s really enjoying The Claret Pals at the moment.

Suggest my book 'Bang Bang, You're Dead' to your wife beddie. Women seem to absolutely love that one

[beddie]

Suggest my book 'Bang Bang, You're Dead' to your wife beddie. Women seem to absolutely love that one

Thanks Tonbridge, she’s just informed me that she read it in March 23 followed by Good Riddance. She said they were both excellent.

[depechedingle]

book arrived ready in time for a tour of Basque France and Spain.

[JohnMac]

You have written a trilogy, John?

Heavens no it was a reference to me currently reading a trilogy. I changed my original plan and stopped to fit in TCP

[Quicknick]

Heavens no it was a reference to me currently reading a trilogy. I changed my original plan and stopped to fit in TCP

I see. Sorry I jumped the gun there.

[helmclaret]

Just finished it and would recommend to anyone. Keeps your interest going from the start, really enjoyed it.

Will definitely read more by Evan!

[TonbridgeClaret]

Just finished it and would recommend to anyone. Keeps your interest going from the start, really enjoyed it.

Will definitely read more by Evan!

Thank you Helm. Could you review on Amazon please?

[helmclaret]

Just done!

[jtv]

Hi TC just received the book and to my amazement the first 2 words are: Mario Spiteri - a typical Maltese surname! When England played Malta way back in the 70s, the English press was awash with comments on our players being "Maltese waiters". Hope you haven't got the cue from there

Joking apart the "waiters" tag couldn't be further from the truth nowadays as our catering establishments are full of foreign catering staff and a Maltese waiter has become as rare as an ice-cream in hell.

Up to chapter 7 so far and liking it, but too early to comment fairly.

[TonbridgeClaret]

Hi TC just received the book and to my amazement the first 2 words are: Mario Spiteri - a typical Maltese surname! When England played Malta way back in the 70s, the English press was awash with comments on our players being "Maltese waiters". Hope you haven't got the cue from there

Joking apart the "waiters" tag couldn't be further from the truth nowadays as our catering establishments are full of foreign catering staff and a Maltese waiter has become as rare as an ice-cream in hell.

Up to chapter 7 so far and liking it, but too early to comment fairly.

Thank you jtv. I did research Maltese surnames when writing the book! I hope you enjoy the remainder of the book as much as others seem to have done.

Myself and one of the group the book is based on have just finished recording a No Nay Never podcast special about The Claret Pals. Listen out for it next week.

[bfcjg]

Thank you bfcjg. I hope you enjoy it.

Book finished, absolutely loved it despite it not being my usual genre, it really keeps you enthralled. I've given it a 5 star Amazon review.
It could easily be adapted for a TV crime drama.

[TonbridgeClaret]

Book finished, absolutely loved it despite it not being my usual genre, it really keeps you enthralled. I've given it a 5 star Amazon review.
It could easily be adapted for a TV crime drama.

Thank you bfcjg, and thank you for the great review.

[TonbridgeClaret]

For anyone who would like their copy signed, I'm doing a book signing at The Royal Dyche shortly after the Leeds game on 14th September.

[TonbridgeClaret]

Anyone not going to Leeds who would like a copy of The Claret Pals signed, I will be doing a book signing at The Royal Dyche shortly after the game.

[Tackler49]

Hi TonbridgeClaret. Heard you talking about your book on NNN podcast i think this is great idea and will be getting my copy next week looking to reading it

[Claretforshaw]

Ordered my copy. Having lived in Kent for over 50 years ( Herne Bay, Ramsgate and Broadstairs ) I wonder whether our paths may have crossed travelling to and from Burnley. Did you ever get involved with the London Clarets? I retired to Rochdale 8 years ago and surprisingly enough I love it here !! Good luck with the book, I am looking forward to reading it.

Just finished the book, in record time for me ! I thoroughly enjoyed it. I must admit, my travels from Kent to Burnley with the London Clarets in the mid seventies and beyond, whilst being good fun, were fairly dull by comparison….thank goodness! I look forward to reading the sequel.

[Carport]

Enjoying the book. Being picky I know but page 205 should it be ‘will we play ….rovers’ rather than ‘till we play’?

[TonbridgeClaret]

Enjoying the book. Being picky I know but page 205 should it be ‘will we play ….rovers’ rather than ‘till we play’?

Hi Carport, thanks for reading the book. You're quite right, 'will' would be the correct word, but I did a survey at away matches of what fans actually sang, and even the two fans who firmly stated that they knew the correct word was will, still sang till. Then at Chelsea away, together with a couple of the real Claret Pals, who the book is based on, we listened carefully to what was being sung. There was absolutely no doubt about it - nearly all Burnley fans sing 'till we play.
Well spotted thought, I'm surprised it hasn't been mentioned earlier.

[dougcollins]

Hi Carport, thanks for reading the book. You're quite right, 'will' would be the correct word, but I did a survey at away matches of what fans actually sang, and even the two fans who firmly stated that they knew the correct word was will, still sang till. Then at Chelsea away, together with a couple of the real Claret Pals, who the book is based on, we listened carefully to what was being sung. There was absolutely no doubt about it - nearly all Burnley fans sing 'till we play.
Well spotted thought, I'm surprised it hasn't been mentioned earlier.

My one and only criticism!

The hard 't' probably wins out over the soft 'w' but I think the majority of Clarets know it is 'will".

[TonbridgeClaret]

My one and only criticism!

The hard 't' probably wins out over the soft 'w' but I think the majority of Clarets know it is 'will".

Hi Doug. You are right, the majority know it is 'will.' The question I asked was what they sang, and people said 'til,' including two older supporters (one of them my best mate) who stressed the bit about knowing the right word is 'will.' Sorry I didn't explain it better.

[turfytopper]

I'll be ordering......and by the way Tonbridge I live just 3 miles from the River Medway......but in Sussex.

[The Shire Claret]

Didn’t know this existed - that’s my chrismas present sorted

[TonbridgeClaret]

Thank you turfytopper and Shire Claret, very much appreciated.

Don't forget to review on Amazon!

Whereabouts in Sussex turfy?

[longhair]

Purchaced butHave been saving for hols next week so will start reading from next Wednesday will review on return

[TonbridgeClaret]

I hope you enjoy it longhair.

[Foreverly Claret]

Going away at the weekend so have put it on my Kindle..along with TransMission .Will make a change from re-reading Harry Bosch !! Hope it's selling well.

[TonbridgeClaret]

Thanks Foreverly. As usual, sales were good at first,, but they've slowed down a bit now. Local pubs and podcasts have been very supportive, and the club have said they will announce the book in a home programme.

[PensansClaret]

Just ordered three of your books on the fantastic reviews of fellow Clarets on this site. Plenty of holiday reading

[TonbridgeClaret]

Just ordered three of your books on the fantastic reviews of fellow Clarets on this site. Plenty of holiday reading

Thank you Pensans!

[The Shire Claret]

My 5th crime novel, The Claret Pals, is officially published tomorrow, although for some reason Amazon are already selling copies. The idea was given to me by a group of Burnley fans my wife and I often meet up with at away games. They asked me to write a crime thriller built around them, and that's exactly what I've done. I've used several locations in and around Burnley in the book, although most of the action takes place at away fixtures. I made contact with the club several times during the writing process, and I'm happy to say they've sent me email confirmation to say they had no objections to me using the club's name or other references.
The book describes the match day experience for the group, and includes several Burnley songs, which you will all know so well. However, it is not just about football, it's also a fairly gruesome crime thriller, so be warned! I would greatly appreciate any support the Up The Clarets community can provide, so I've posted a link below.
My wife and I have our tickets for Luton, so we'll see some of you there!
I will be doing a book signing at The Royal Dyche on 14th September (before the Leeds away fixture).
UTC

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Claret-Pals-Ev ... 345&sr=1-1

Finally managed to get round to reading The Claret Pals and I must say it was a fantastic read and one that every Burnley fan that enjoys a good book should read.

Keeps you gripped from start to finish and couldn’t put it down.

Also fantastic advert for Burnley and the surrounding areas too

Great work and one I will reccomend to all my fellow clarets and beyond.

Hope you sell a tonne of them

[Silkyskills1]

Hi, Tonbridge. Just downloaded onto kindle. Interested in the previous four books. Is there an order in which it's best to read them? Good luck with everything you do with your writing.

[TheOriginalLongsider]

I’m reading this at the moment. I’ve not read a book for a few years and I’m half way through after 1 day. I won’t drink vimto ever again!

[TonbridgeClaret]

Hi, Tonbridge. Just downloaded onto kindle. Interested in the previous four books. Is there an order in which it's best to read them? Good luck with everything you do with your writing.

Hi Silky. Sorry for the late reply, I've only just seen this.

Bang Bang was my first novel, followed by Sleeping and Trans Mission. However, I had so many requests on Twitter to do a sequel to Bang Bang, that I then wrote Good Riddance. So Bang Bang before Good Riddance is the only order you need to worry about.

Thanks for your interest and I hope you enjoy them!

UTC.