Don'T Be A Hero (When Harry Met Barry)

If Harry Harris had been a second-hand car, Big Marge would have kicked his tyres.Guilt forces a man to do strange things. Applying for a job in a world where he doesn't belong is one of them, and Big Marge knows it. In this dark comedy, Harry is caught between pursuing his dream and paying his dues.Battling against the problems he's created for himself, Harry is stuck in BarryBet no-man's land between Manager Marge, the menagerie of punters and the cruelly ambitious Area Manager. The odds are against Harry from the off. Will he fall at the first or find his jackpot? What People Say - "It's not the genre I usually read, but I loved Don't be a Hero from the start and couldn't put it down!When Harry takes a bookies job at the betting shop, he discovers an entirely different unfamiliar world. That world--totally hilarious-- resembles the mix of characters from Star War's Cantina and Cheers.The author writes a woven narrative about serious issues in a humorous manner that provokes laughter on every page. Johnny Parker proves that we can discuss complicated problems better with smile and wit." ***** N.G. Amazon USLaugh out Loud Funny - "What a great read! An absolute page turner full of brilliant characters and laugh out loud humour. Highly recommended." ***** BenjaminHilarious, I couldn't put it down - "You will feel like a fly on the wall watching this real-life soap unfold." ***** Arterial"I found it a very easy and enjoyable read. Having never been in a betting shop I found the characters extremely entertaining, leaving me wanting to know what happened to them next." ***** Mavis Howarth-Jones"Apparently, I was laughing in my sleep." - Keefy - Beta ReaderIf you love dark humour and engaging characters, then get this book today...

• | Author: Johnny Parker
• | Publisher: Independently published
• | Publication Date: Jun 03, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 148 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1071473786
• | ISBN-13: 9781071473788