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An unforgettable new novel from literary sensation Gavin Extence that brings to life the human condition, with insight, tenderness and humour.
'I loved #TheEndofTime. It is, without doubt, one of my top reads of 2019. I walked every mile with Zain, Mohammed and Jesus. Even when their epic journey seemed hopeless, their story remained hopeful. I've not had such an immersive and important read in a long time.' Carmel Harrington
'Thoroughly enjoyed #TheEndOfTime. It's an epic story of brotherly love, courage and resilience. A sensitively-written, compassionate and heart-warming must-read for this summer.' Sarah J Harris
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Beneath the stars, on a stony beach, stand two teenage brothers.
They are wearing lifejackets that are too big for them and their most precious belongings are sealed in waterproof bags tucked inside the rucksacks on their backs.
Turkey is behind them and Europe lies ahead, a dark, desperate swim away.
They don't know what will come next, but they're about to meet a man who does. He calls himself Jesus, the Messiah. He is barefoot, dishevelled and smells strongly of alcohol.
And he doesn't believe in chance meetings. He believes he has information about the future - information that will change three lives forever . . .
Rich, insightful, darkly serious yet also upliftingly funny - Review of THE MIRROR WORLD OF MELODY BLACK, Jasper Fforde
Mark Haddon meets Kurt Vonnegut - Review of THE UNIVERSE VERSUS ALEX WOODS, Observer
Extence has such a dry, witty style of writing - Marie Claire
Delightful, written in a warm, engaging voice . . . It's so good it 'll leave you wanting to change your own life - Review of THE EMPATHY PROBLEM, Independent
Gavin Extence on Kurt Vonnegut
Gavin Extence on characters in THE UNIVERSE VERSUS ALEX WOODS
Gavin Extence on THE UNIVERSE VERSUS ALEX WOODS
Gavin Extence on Kurt Vonnegut
Gavin Extence on characters in THE UNIVERSE VERSUS ALEX WOODS
Gavin Extence on THE UNIVERSE VERSUS ALEX WOODS
Gavin Extence lives in Sheffield with his wife and children. He has written two previous novels, the Richard and Judy bestseller, THE UNIVERSE VERSUS ALEX WOODS and THE MIRROR WORLD OF MELODY BLACK, which was described as 'a cross between Bridget Jones' Diary and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' by a Simon Mayo Book Club reviewer.