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Bobby's Boy [Kindle Edition]

Mark Wilson , Stephanie Dagg
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

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Warning: Contains strong language throughout and some adult content.


Orphan, son, brother, friend, husband, father, workaholic, alcoholic, music journalist and occasional hero; Tom Kinsella lives life to the full despite a tragic past.

In Bobby's Boy, Tom travels the length and breadth of Europe and the USA and generally has the time of his life. Along the way walks in his father's shoes, puts a few old ghosts to rest and learns to accept that he's not all bad.

With a few twists and turns, plenty of Scottish humour, some romance, a few tears and some fun along the way, Bobby's Boy explores the limits of what a person can achieve with the power of determination and how love can make all the difference in a person's life.

Set in the 1970s through to the early twenty-first century and in Paris, London, LA, New York and Bellshill, Bobby's Boy is the tale of one young man's determination to rise above loss and tragedy to build a successful life for himself.

From the author of  Nae'body's Hero and Paddy's Daddy

Inspired by the music of Rage Against the Machine, Hopeless Heroic and Nirvana; the courage of Gareth Thomas and the writing of David Lapham, Geoff Johns, John Niven, Christopher Brookmyre, Irvine Welsh, Frank Miller, Mark Millar and Grant Morrison.

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What the readers say:

Gritty, Fast-Paced, Character-Driven Fiction. "A coming of age story for the dysfunctional generation." - Amazon Reader

"Mark Wilson has done a fantastic job with his debut novel. You feel like you are with Tom on this rollercoaster ride through the ups and the downs. You will laugh, you will cry, you will not want to put this book down. I was gripped from start to finish with a few twists and turns along the way. I cannot wait to read the next installment from this very talented writer. " - Lynne B

"Mark writes with feeling and imagination with a few twists along the way" - JLD

" I couldn't put the book down and through tears of joy and heartbreak I carried on reading." - Kim

About the Author

My name's Mark Wilson. I'm a married father-of-one (so far) born in Bellshill, Lanarkshire and currently living in a little house in Edinburgh with my little wife and our son Patrick. Amongst other things I currently teach Biology in a Fife school, making me a full-time dad, full-time teacher and a part-time writer. I drink a lot of coffee. I spend all of my spare time with my wife and son, listening to music, watching movies and reading the occasional graphic novel. I used to do a lot of exercise, but somehow haven't been finding the time since my son came along. These days, I'm more likely to be found with a glass of red wine in my hand than a dumb-bell. I read more books, listen to more music and watch more movies than is probably healthy. I love writing more than any other activity. My fictional novel "Bobby's Boy" as well as the non-fiction "Paddy's Daddy" are available now on Amazon. I have three other books in progress. You can visit me at www.markwilsonbooks.com

Product details

  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 356 KB
  • Print Length: 270 pages
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Publisher: Paddy's Daddy Publishing; 2013 Kindle edition (7 April 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B007SGTHVC
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #50,441 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Write about what you know... 24 Nov 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
To anyone who lived in Bellshill it is clear that is what Mark has done. The "lingo" is perfect for this book but not distracting. To have written it in any other way would have been completely wrong. Bit like writing The Help in the Queen's English, if you get my drift?

It is a compelling read. Admittedly, as a result, I read it a little too fast and will need to read it again, which will no doubt be as, possibly more, enjoyable (maybe not the perfect word in view of the highs and lows of the subject matter, but it'll have to suffice) as the first time.

The possibility of a liberal sprinkling of reality (written and so descriptive if it's not the case, it gives that impression) would be too much to bear if the real life person behind these words hadn't turned out so wonderful despite, and possibly, in spite of it! Yes I do know him but he's not a "friend".

The overwhelming lesson I took from it... Life is too short to waste. You certainly won't have "wasted" any of it reading this book. In fact you might even gain something valuable!

Good job Mark. I look forward to the next...
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartache and gut splitting laughter guaranteed 14 May 2013
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am Scottish, but I didn't grow up in Scotland therefore meaning I don't always understand the accent but I am consistently surrounded by the language; this book manages to keep the heart and soul of Scots in its lingo without making it unaccessable to others.

The story is the coming of age story story of a creative boy, the character is fantastic fun to read. This also means you hurt more when you read his troubled journey.

The characters are fun but believable and you will piss yourself laughing at uncle Alec!

Just read it it's not expensive and worth every penny
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Good find 20 Jan 2013
Format:Kindle Edition
Read this book by chance. Couldn't put it down, very easy reading and a story line that I still think about weeks after finishing book. Cannot wait for authors next book
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3.0 out of 5 stars spoiled by corny ending
I read "Naebodys Hero" also by Mark Wilson first. Intrigued by this new local author I decided to read this, his previous book as well. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Ydnam
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Character driven plot.
An absorbing read. The well defined characters drew me into the story from the first page,it was compelling reading. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gillian Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars A book to reach and caress the very depths of your soul.
After his father's tragic death, 12 year old Tommy Kinsella suddenly goes from being a child loved and adored by his parents to one abandoned to neglect by his mother and the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by 05061936
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
An author to watch. This is a first rate work that had me hooked and at one point moved to tears. Highly recommended.
Published 4 months ago by William
4.0 out of 5 stars Better than I expected
I've only had my kindle a week and have read a few of the free books. So far they have been pretty dire but this one is well written with a good storyline.
Published 5 months ago by Sue
1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible!
Do not waste your hard earned pennies. This book has been written by someone who has failed English. The grammar and punctuation are awful throughout. Read more
Published 6 months ago by LJRocket
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
I loved this book and I couldn't put it down. I was drawn into the story and along on Tom's journey, with all the ups and downs. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lorraiine
5.0 out of 5 stars Suz
So I didn't know what to expect from this book as Mark is a very new author... especially to us and what i can say is WOW!!! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Book-Shelf
5.0 out of 5 stars A love story without the soppy bits...
Sometimes I pick up a book and slip into the story with no effort at all; this is one of those books and I really enjoyed it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by S. Small
5.0 out of 5 stars He made me read it ;)
I have to say I would not have picked this book up and read it normally, not my kind of book. However, after some initial hesitation at the beginning, I have to say I did really... Read more
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