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Foxtrot Oscar (Paperback)

by Charlie Owen (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Headline (13 Dec 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0755336860
  • ISBN-13: 978-0755336869
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.2 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 303,402 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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It’s 1976 and England is sweating its nuts off. As an unrelenting heat wave beats down on the nation, the residents of Horse’s Arse – aka Handstead New Town, north Manchester – are reaching melting point. The Park Royal Mafia, having recovered from the loss of its senior members, is under new management and open for the business of mindless violence again. Unfortunately their antics have attracted the attention of a psychotic Turkish gangster, who’s decided the Mafia is just what he needs to pull himself to the top of the criminal heap. And wading into the middle of it are the Grim Brothers, Psycho, Pizza, Ally – Horse’s Arse’s finest and the hardestboiled coppers you’ll ever meet. With this lot hot under the collar it’s all going to end in blood, (a lot of) sweat and tears.


About the Author

Charlie Owen enjoyed a thirty-year career in the police service, serving with two forces in the Home Counties and London, reaching the rank of Inspector. He recently commenced a second career in the security services department of an investment bank. Charlie Owen is married with six children.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Is it ok for grown men to cry in public?, 24 Dec 2007
By Andrew Williams (London) - See all my reviews
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It is now. This book will make a jibbering wreck out of anybody with a sense of humour. Within minutes of starting it, I was laughing out loud and wiping the tears from my eyes on a packed commuter train. My face ached because of the constant silly grin on it. Young women sitting near me were smiling at me, (for the first time in years) during my very public display of uncontrolled hilarity. Foxtrot Oscar picks up perfectly where Horses Arse ended, and Charlie Owen's expertise as a story teller has gone from strength to strength, as the story unfolds and a compelling plot develops. This book is an absolute page turner that I only unwillingly put down when the train driver threatened to leave me in the sidings overnight. Book 3 can't come soon enough.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Foxtrot Oscar, 16 Dec 2007
Charlie Owen has managed to do the 'difficult second book' with ease. In Horses Arse he introduced us to Psycho, The Brothers and the rest but in FO he takes the time to show us their full depth, whilst still maintaining the fast pace. You even start to actually like and feel for the characters, despite their dubious tactics.

Charlie has chosen a great setting for the book and the backdrop of the hot summer really adds to the madness. If you liked HA then you're going to love this and if you if you weren't sure then give this a go anyway, because it's better. All I can say is hurry up and write the third book Charlie!!!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 'Foxtrot Oscar' is absolutely 'Foxtrot Echo' !, 15 Jul 2008
By AJ Wright "Andy WRIGHT" (UK) - See all my reviews
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I finished this book after two days and having enjoyed Horses Arse immensly I was in no way disappointed with the sequel.Charlie has developed the various characters and Foxtrot Oscar expertly continues the story of policing Hatfield (sorry, Handstead) in the late 70's. As I have said previously, the characters are entirely believable and I have no doubt that is because they actually existed. (I certainly know who 'Alfie' is!) Foxtrot Oscar is an excellent read and although absolutely hilarious in parts this is countered by a darkness and intensity that sends a shiver down the spine. Policing was like that,Police bars were like Charlie describes and the apprehension felt by officers prior to a busy night shift on a hot,sticky night is more than adequately captured within Charlie's words. Buy and read this book and like me you will be looking forward to December when the third book in the serise, Bravo Jubilee is published. Thanks Charlie,you have done it again!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Completely bizarre and well worth the read
Having seen this book about, I originally assumed (from the front cover) that it would be an anti-police "wasn't it dreadful before PACE and the IPCC" novel, a la David Peace's... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Richard Murray

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book by far...
Just finished the second book and each book just gets better. Every book is a page turner you will have to force yourself to put down.
Published 1 month ago by Mr. C. Sanders

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, Very Funny
Great book. Bought this as a recommended read after reading some books written by serving police officers. Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. brooke

5.0 out of 5 stars Foxtrot Oscar - A Review
The story picks up from where Horses Arse ends, back in the wilds of Handstead New Town amongst an unruly, lawless and violent crowd. Read more
Published 2 months ago by sb

4.0 out of 5 stars Good But Could Be So Much Better
This a reasonably entertaining read, although occasionally some of the attitudes espoused seem a tad dodgy. Read more
Published 3 months ago by H. meiehofer

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read


This book had my husband laughing so much, I have never seen him laugh like that over a book.
Published 3 months ago by C. England

5.0 out of 5 stars foxtrot oscar
The second book by Charlie owen: I have inbarsest my self by lathing on manny plain trips reeding this book. could not pout it down. brilliant!!!!!!
Published 9 months ago by Christopher Moore

5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING !!!!
Without a doubt, THE funniest book ever read, coupled with gritty realisium - get this, and cancel christmas while you read it
Published 11 months ago by The Dr

1.0 out of 5 stars Criminal
One of the worst books intended for adults I have ever read. I assume (as it is emblazoned on the cover) it was trying to hitch a ride on the Life On Mars gravy train but it ends... Read more
Published 15 months ago by AK 1957-05

4.0 out of 5 stars More of the same
Foxtrot Oscar is equally as good but not better than Horse's Arse.It has the same blend of violence and humour. Read more
Published 16 months ago by P. G. Luckley

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