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Luke Williams

    Diego Garcia
    The Natural
    Walks Western Isles
    Walks the Trossachs and East Loch Lomond
    Walks Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
    Watch the Throne
    • 2024

      Sprinters and the Art of Speed

      The Story of the Fastest Riders in the Peloton

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Exploring the exhilarating realm of professional cycling, this guide highlights the careers of legendary sprinters like Charles Pélissier and Mark Cavendish, showcasing their remarkable contributions to the Tour de France. Readers will gain insights into the techniques and strategies that define speed in cycling, making it an essential read for enthusiasts eager to understand the art of sprinting in this iconic sport.

      Sprinters and the Art of Speed
    • 2023

      Never Be The Same

      • 374 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      The story follows Tom Rosemore as he grapples with the shocking news of his boss's death, which intensifies his personal turmoil. As he navigates the aftermath, Tom faces the challenges of a fractured family, where his teenage daughter battles depression and his wife succumbs to an unhealthy exercise obsession. The narrative delves into themes of grief, familial struggle, and the search for healing amidst chaos.

      Never Be The Same
    • 2023

      The Natural is the compelling story of a great forgotten talent who potted snooker balls fast and potted them hard. Patsy Houlihan was a top amateur star in the 1950s and 60s, but the professional game was a closed shop and the likes of Patsy weren't welcome. However, in the smoke-filled snooker halls of the UK he became a folk hero and legend.

      The Natural
    • 2022

      Diego Garcia

      • 264 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      3.9(263)Add rating

      Exploring themes of grief and storytelling, two writers, Damaris and Oliver, navigate their emotions in Edinburgh after the loss of Daniel, Oliver's brother. Their journey is marked by humor and distraction, as they grapple with personal and collective histories. A chance meeting with Diego, a poet with connections to the Chagos Archipelago, sparks their curiosity about the forced displacement of its people in 1973. The novel delves into the complexities of sharing stories that aren’t theirs, reflecting on solidarity and historical injustices.

      Diego Garcia
    • 2021

      Watch the Throne

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Watch the Throne: The Tactics Behind the Premier League's European Champions, 1999-2019 offers an in-depth look into the tactics that took Premier League clubs to Champions League glory. English sides overcame their continental rivals to win the competition five times in 20 years - this book details how.

      Watch the Throne
    • 2021

      The President of Pandemonium

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Ike "The President" Ibeabuchi had the boxing world at his feet in 1997 after vanquishing David Tua in a battle for the ages in Sacramento. The Nigerian heavyweight's subsequent descent into a vortex of mental illness and crime and punishment was as shocking as it was tragic. Was Ibeabuchi a vulnerable man exploited by a ruthless sport and a dysfunctional criminal justice system, or was he guilty-as-charged for his deeds and rightly punished? Somewhere amid a colorful cast of characters including Republican politicians, crooked promoters, and demons hiding in air-conditioning units, lies the uncomfortable truth. In President of Pandemonium, Luke G. Williams vividly recreates Ibeabuchi's life in and out of the ring. Combining exclusive interviews with those who guided his career and observed him closely, as well as firsthand testimony from "The President" himself, this is a story of brilliance destroyed by dark forces, both real and imagined.

      The President of Pandemonium
    • 2019

      The narrative follows Luke Williams as he navigates a tumultuous journey through Southeast Asia, grappling with addiction and his troubled past. His experiences range from working as a prostitute in Pattaya to engaging with various Western expatriates seeking fulfillment in a foreign land. Immersed in diverse cultures, he faces the consequences of his choices, confronting mental health struggles and the haunting shadows of his history. Ultimately, this journey leads him to a reckoning with his identity and the impact of his life on the world around him.

      Down and Out in Paradise: East - West - Sex - Death
    • 2019

      Walks Loch Lomond & The Trossachs (previously published as Walks The Trossachs and East Loch Lomond) has been completely rewalked and revised. The guide features walks in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. The 40 walks featured range from 0.5 miles to 15 miles (0.8-24kms). Routes Ben Lomond, Ben A'an, The Cobbler, Loch Katrine as well as path networks around the busy settlements of Callander, Aberfoyle and Killin. Part of a popular series of A6 pocket walking guides which describe routes which are suitable for walkers of all abilities and to suit all tastes. Route descriptions are accompanied by 2-colour sketch maps. The guides are illustrated with line illustrations, and will provide walkers with a good introduction to what the area covered has to offer.

      Walks Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
    • 2018

      Rewalked and updated in 2017, Walks Western Isles features 34 walks, and includes walks on every island in the Outer Hebrides - from Lewis to Vatersay - which can be reached by public transport. Each of the islands has its own unique character and the landscapes are rich and varied - from empty moorlands and rugged hills to long, unspoilt sandy beaches. Walks range from 1 mile to 12.5 miles (1.5-20km) and Callanish Standing Stones, An Cliseam, coastal walks on Barra and a tour of northern Eriskay. Part of a popular series of A6 pocket walking guides which describe routes which are suitable for walkers of all abilities and to suit all tastes. Route descriptions are accompanied by 2-colour sketch maps. The guides are illustrated with line illustrations, and will provide walkers with a good introduction to what each area covered has to offer.

      Walks Western Isles
    • 2015