Kevin Sampson is the author of seven novels and a work of non-fiction. His writing often delves into themes connected to life and culture, with a distinctive style that draws readers into his narratives.
Fifteen-year-old Danny May dreams of becoming an artist and attending Liverpool Art School. Living in Toxteth with his mother and five sisters, he falls in love with Nicole, a clever and politically aware girl who is surprised by his naivety as an inner-city kid.
THE CHILLING SECOND DCI BILLY McCARTNEY THRILLERDCI Billy McCartney has had enough of the police force. This is McCartney's chance for redemption...Praise for the DCI Billy McCartney series:Pace and tension in spades...'Irish TimesFerociously compelling'Reader's Digest`Violent and earthy, reflecting its inner-city locale.
It's 1979 and in Birkenhead smack and Maggie Thatcher are still less of an issue than Lois jeans and Adidas Forest Hills training shoes. Carty and Elvis travel the Northern wastelands, always by train, causing mayhem in the 'woollyback' strongholds of Halifax, Crewe and Chesterfield.
Ged, Moby and Ratter are blaggers, old-fashioned highwaymen.Ged is planning a big job that will last them through the winter, and all they have to do is stay out of trouble until then - but Moby manages to get a contract on his head, and Ged is going to need all his killer instinct just to survive.
Can any young pop group evade the pitfalls of fame, sex, drugs and all their inherent baggage? Will the Grams headline Glastonbury? And, crucially, can their guitarist achieve orgasm with a fully-limbed lover?
Exploring the evolution of film criticism, this book features sixteen conversations with prominent critics from various media platforms, including print, radio, TV, and online. Award-winning critic Kevin Sampson offers insights into the careers of these industry leaders, highlighting how technology has democratized film commentary. Readers will learn to find their unique voice, maintain fresh perspectives, and ask compelling questions in interviews. This guide is essential for aspiring critics and film enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of the film industry.
Any serious football fan will know, anyone who doesn't go to every game, home and away, from Arsenal to Vladikavkaz is a part-time supporter. Most of all we follow the hopes and dreams of the football fan in all of us, a man of 36 who still falls asleep at night selecting his ideal 11 and awaiting the call from Roy Evans.
On 15 April 1989, the world witnessed one of the worst football disasters in history occur at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield. Not only was he there as a fan to witness the horror first-hand, he also helped organise the Hillsborough benefit concert at Anfield and has close connections with the justice campaign.
