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Marcus Slease

    Marcus Slease writes in a nomadic surrealist vein, drawing on his extensive international experiences. His work is characterized by a vibrant, crackling prose that sparks with wonder, exploring themes of love and confusion. Praised for a style that resonates with experimental modernists while maintaining a unique, contemporary energy, Slease's writing opens up thrilling and vibratory spaces for the reader's imagination.

    Never Mind The Beasts
    • 2020

      Never Mind The Beasts

      • 178 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, this debut novel follows the author's childhood journey from Portadown to Milton Keynes and eventually to Las Vegas. It chronicles his solo adventures as he travels through various countries, including South Korea, Poland, Turkey, and Spain, while teaching English as a second language. The narrative intertwines personal growth with cultural exploration, offering a unique perspective on displacement and identity.

      Never Mind The Beasts