Ronnie O. Sullivan Books

The Break by snooker world champion, Ronnie O'Sullivan, explodes into the gangland world of 90s Soho as Frankie James finds himself blackmailed by a face from his past.

Ronnie O'Sullivan's supreme talent and style have made him the People's Champion. At 15, he became the youngest player to compile a recognised maximum break; at 17, he became the youngest winner of a world-ranking tournament; in 1997 he recorded the fastest 147 break in history; and in 2001 he confirmed his legendary status by winning the Embassy World Title. His autobiography details more than the sporting triumphs of a man the BBC speculates 'could become the world's greatest ever'. It also tells of the infant who was introduced to legendary snooker clubs at an impossibly early age, of the boy who was taking on and defeating all comers at 12 and frightening off the bookies in the process, of the teenager whose life was decimated when his father and mentor was sent to prison for life; of the man dubbed the 'genius' of the modern game who regularly threatens to quit the sport to pursue other interests.

'Reading this is like watching an O'Sullivan break: hypnotic, dazzling and impossible to tear yourself away from.' - STEPHEN FRY. 'Besides quite a few laughs, many readers will find recognition, reassurance, remedy and revelation in O'Sullivan's candid story. I highly recommend it.' - THE TIMES. In a career spanning over three decades, Ronnie O'Sullivan's rise to becoming the greatest snooker player has been marked by extremes. A teenage prodigy, he turned professional amid high expectations, but this pressure, coupled with personal challenges, led him into a life of excess and addiction. While he won titles early on, he struggled internally, often feeling lost despite his outward success. In 2000, Ronnie entered rehab, beginning a journey to reclaim his life by confronting his demons and building a resilient mindset. Over twenty years later, he remains dedicated to peak performance, finding joy in the snooker hall, but with a new understanding of success. Framed around the lessons learned throughout his extraordinary career, this narrative goes beyond achievements to reveal the harsh realities of reaching the top in any field. Ronnie acknowledges he doesn't have all the answers, but by sharing his experiences and mistakes, he aims to help readers navigate their own challenges and reach their potential. This is a revealing look at a true British icon and an insight into the mindset of the world's greatest snooker player.

The race is on.There’s no such thing as a quiet life for Frankie James. With his brother out of jail and his debts cleared, Frankie’s thinking about his future – until a postcard arrives from Mallorca. It reminds Frankie of something his mother said to him, and is signed off with a kiss. But his mother’s been missing for six years, everyone thought she was dead . . .When the niece of London’s fiercest gang lord, Tommy Riley, goes missing from her boarding school, Tommy knows there’s one man for the job. That man is Frankie James. It’s now up to Frankie to find her and it’s a race against time.Frankie must decide is he’s willing to enter the criminal underworld he’s tried so hard to escape from. Everything’s at stake – his family, his career, his life. He can’t afford to lose this time, but what does winning mean for him? With temptation at every turn, old habits die hard. Double-Kiss is the fast-paced, thrilling sequel to Framed, by snooker champion Ronnie O’Sullivan

Fast paced and full of grit, this is the first crime novel from the UK's most charismatic sporting genius.

World Snooker Champion Ronnie O'Sullivan's frank and honest account of his astonishingly dramatic life. I used to rely on drugs and alcohol to keep me going, but now I've got the healthiest addiction going - running. This book explains how running has helped me to fight my demons - my addictive personality, depression, my dad's murder conviction, the painful break-up with the mother of my children - and allowed me to win five World Snooker Championships. It is also about all of the great things in my life - my kids, snooker, my dad's release from prison, great mates who have helped me, and the psychiatrist Dr Steve Peters, who has taught me how not to run away when things get tough. Finally, it's about what it's like to get the buzz - from running, from snooker, from life. Because when it comes down to it, everyone needs something to drive them on.