Bøger af Nigel Bird

Nigel Bird was the co-editor of 'the Rue Bella' magazine between 1998 and 2003. During that time, the magazine gained a reputation for being at the cutting edge of the poetry world. Not only did it feature the work of some of the worlds finest poets, but it provided a window for the words of a huge number of fledgling talents. Bird himself went on to become a prize-winner in the Academi poetry competition and his work appeared alongside one of his favourites, Seamus Heaney, in the Reader Magazine in 2009. This is a collection of poems from over those years, as well as a few more recent editions. Written from the heart it is, in turn, beautiful, crafty, unhinged and entertaining. 'Literature needs more people like you' - John Martin, Black Sparrow Press

ARCHIE works for MR SUIT, or at least he did until he was shot in the head after a botched kidnapping.Now, he's a victim of Locked-In Syndrome who relies on his wife LIZA for everything and who can only communicate with her by blinking.The time has come when Archie craves a dignified exit from this world. In a bid to help him, Liza visits with Mr Suit and arranges for a surprise euthanasia party.If this were an ordinary story, things might end there. Instead, the tale continues as a noir farce of sorts, a novella that delights in the dark humour of the situation as much as it explores the deeper issues relating to painless release.Imagine Quentin Taratino writing and directing the script for The Diving Bell And The Butterfly and you might be some of the way there.The latest in the series of tremendous work from the author of DIRTY OLD TOWN (AND OTHER STORIES); IN LOCO PARENTIS; and SMOKE who is also the co-editor of volumes 1 and 2 of PULP INK.'A tremendous writer.' Donald Ray Pollock'A rare talent.' Allan Guthrie

Doing the right thing can land you in a whole heap of trouble, or so Natalie Swift discovers on her Florence vacation. When she interferes with the soul collection of a child, she inadvertently opens the gates to Heaven and Hell and finds herself in the midst of a struggle between good and evil that she could never have foreseen. Now she is a target for those from the dark side, it seems the only way for her to survive is to form an alliance with the man she has been trying to avoid since everything went so horribly wrong.Drawn in is a thrilling and unsettling adventure for readers with a taste for the unusual and the unexpected.

Lieutenant Bradley Heap has gone AWOL and taken along his wife and son. They're managing to cope until a chance encounter turns their world upside down. With no money and no contacts, the Heaps are forced underground. It's a tough path they've chosen, but they can cope with anything as long as they stay together as a family unit. Detective John Locke of Police Scotland joins forces with his Navy colleagues in the search for Heap on a trail that will take them from the middle of Scotland to the edge of the South Lakes. The Shallows explores the limits of human endurance and examines how far people will go to protect the ones they love. It is a twisting tale of tension, despair and intrigue that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.What they're saying about The Shallows: "A brilliantly modern Bonnie and Clyde thriller, with great pace and real emotion." Ian Ayris (Abide With Me)"I found myself rooting for this couple despite the many terrible decisions they make. In the end, they're ordinary people shoved into a difficult situation." Chris Rhatigan (Editor at All Due Respect Books)"Well-paced. Suspenseful." Matt Phillips (Know Me From Smoke)"Tense and involving, The Shallows is great stuff!" Paul D Brazill (Last Year's Man

With the death toll at the Phoenix Festival rising, Jesse is one of the lucky ones. Unfortunately he can't see things that way. As soon as he regains consciousness, there's only one thing on his mind - REVENGE. He enlists Danny's help to find the men who killed his girlfriend and intends to deliver justice in the old-fashioned way. Danny goes along with him, but only on the condition that Jesse doesn't get his hands dirty when they're on the job. Unfortunately for Danny, even the best-laid plans can go awry. The explosive and final instalment of the Jesse Garon series.

Nigel Bird and his stories have appeared in so many places that it's about time the best of them were brought together in one collection.His work has also received so much praise that this collection should be a must for the fan of the short story, particularly those fans with a taste for noir, crime or unusual fiction.Praise for his work and, indeed, for some of the stories collected here includes: 'A tremendous writer.' Donald Ray Pollock (The Devil All The Time)'A rare talent.' Allan Guthrie (Bye Bye Baby)'I was surprised by every story. These are short, punchy, thoughtful, hard as a punch, but sometimes they dig in and squeeze. It's dirty stuff, done beautifully." Anthony Neil Smith (Yellow Medicine, Psychosomatic, Hogdoggin')'It won't take long to realise he is also one of the best writers out there on the noir scene' Ian Ayris (April Skies)'So nice to read a story with this much heart in it.' Patti Abbott (Discount Noir, Monkey Justice)'Great Stuff.' Charlie Stella (Charlie Opera, Johnny Porno)'Brilliantly razor-sharp, jagged slice of life.' Paul D Brazill (Guns Of Brixton, Roman Dalton)'I sought out everything I could from him. I dare you to read and not do the same.' Chris F Holm (the Michael Hendricks series)'Took my breath away...Powerful.' Kathleen A Ryan (Playing With Matches, Women Of Mystery)'Nigel Bird continues to amaze, ' Naomi Johnson (The Drowning Machine)'Nigel Bird screamed onto the crime scene with his story "Beat on the Brat," winner of last year's Watery Grave International competition. And with good reason. It's a sharply written tale about the cost of loyalty.' Chris Rhatigan (Watch You Drown)'Grim, but really good.' Ian Rankin (Inspector Rebus)The work here has found homes in some of the finest places around and has passed through the gates of many great editors. It's a stunning collection that deserves to be savoured over and over again.

It doesn't take long for Ray Spalding to discover that prison is nothing like an Elvis Presley movie. The warden has no intention of throwing a party and the only bands Ray encounters are gangs of hard men. When an old adversary seeks him out, Ray decides his only chance for survival is escape.Ray's son, Jesse, is discovering that being on the run in the middle of winter is no fun. With his stamina stretched to the limits, he's ready to surrender himself to social services. At least that way he can see his girlfriend again.Danny Boy is the man in the middle. He thinks he can break Ray from prison and reunite father and son. All he needs is an ambulance, a funeral, the help of some of his old friends and a big slice of good fortune. Southsiders: Jailhouse Rock takes you for an eventful ride on a Mystery Train where the destination is as likely to be the Heartbreak Hotel as the Promised Land.

Ray Spalding's had enough of his wife, Paula. He's left his home in Edinburgh's Southside and headed for Belfast. It's safer there.Unknown to Ray, Paula's also had enough of him. She's not going back home. Not now, not ever.Jesse Spalding wakes up one morning to find both his parents gone. And he can't tell anyone or he'll be taken into care.As time passes and bills need paying, all Jesse can rely on are his wits, his friend Archie and his dad's 1950s record collection.Southsiders is a powerful short novel that follows the spiraling fortunes of Ray and Jesse, pushing father and son to their limits while they struggle against the odds in the darker shadows of two of Britain's capital cities.

Geoff isn't having a good day. He wakes up to find his dream has turned into a grey cloud. The grey cloud starts to rain and to follow him everywhere he goes. Nobody seems to want to have anything to do with him and then he finds himself in the park where his frown is turned into a smile.

Four novels, four terrific tales. Follow the adventures of the young Jesse Garon as he struggles to survive after being left home alone.

Awarded the CROWNED HEART OF EXCELLENCE by InD'tale magazine. Single mother Cath is the ray of sunshine Max has been looking for to brighten up his life. When she pins up an advert in his bookstore seeking a piano teacher for her daughter, Alice, Max sees the opportunity he's been waiting for. Within a short space of time he secures the position as Alice's piano teacher and can only see one problem on the horizon - he can't play the piano. As the story unfolds, it's never easy to foretell whether Max will end up playing romantic love songs or the broken-hearted blues. How To Choose A Sweetheart is a topsy-turvy romantic comedy that will warm your heart and lift your spirits. Nominated for the Indie Book Bargains SpaSpa Book Awards 2013 - Best Romantic Comedy and Best Book Overall 'Great characters, funny events and a brilliant story make this a must read.' Mel (MeBookshelfandI) 'A contemporary romantic comedy any romance lovers will enjoy! A thoroughly delightful read.' Sarah E Bradley (InD'tale Magazine) 'You will love this light-hearted attempt at redemption and the search for love. It's a keeper.' Mary Bearden (Mary's Cup Of Tea) 'A unique cast of characters and a story-line guaranteed to make the reader laugh.' Coffee Time Romance

Two Edinburgh PhD students head to the Phoenix Festival to sell legal highs. When a friend discovers that their Horn-E pills are poison, he faces a race against the clock to make sure that nobody comes to any harm.To complicate matters, the drugs were paid for with a loan from Edinburgh's infamous Tony Fish. If they don't have the cash to straighten their debt, there'll be nowhere for them to hide.Jesse Garon's obsession with Elvis Presley may be as strong ever, but as his hormones kick in he's finding he has more in common with Jake Bugg. Jesse's hoping that a weekend at the Phoenix Festival to see his new hero might thaw his girlfriend's mood and allow him to take their relationship to the next level. Failing that, the Horn-E pills they're selling on the strip might be perfect for the job.A tale of star-crossed love, tangled webs, gangsters, bloody men and a dog called Brandy.

A collection of articles fleshing out a considered Christian viewpoint respecting the Bible but based on relationship with God and other people arising from intelligence, learning, and mental suffering. Included are auto-biographical factual, spiritual, and health testimonies; selected quotations from The Road Less Travelled, What is so amazing about Grace, and Total Forgiveness; what is 'love one another'; examination of difficult theological topics; an appreciation of Male-female interaction (not love, sex, relationship); analysis and advice on prayer, dealing with disputes, and suffering particularly in mental health; summary of what Christianity is and why unity should be pursued; visions and prophesies; a definition of 'open evangelical', discussion of the Bible being infallible but not inerrant, living a love-centered life of fellowship; letters written by the author; related matter about Arsenal and football; difficult theological and psychiatric questions.

<i>This year, the fireworks will be red hot...</i> <br><br>Skates Farrington is a changed man. Gone are the smart suits, the dull meetings and the extra pounds. Nowadays, he gets his thrills at the skate park and from whatever substances his dealers send his way. The only thing missing from his life is his ex-wife. She''s shacked up with a respectable partner in an isolated farm and striving to create the perfect life. Skates is convinced that she will come back to him when she sees his new self, but when attempts to win her heart all over again are thrown back in his face, he decides a little gentle persuasion is in order. Now he can include murder and abduction among his new-found skills. <br><br>DI Oliver Wilson, leading the investigation, has more than a few things on his mind. The case and imminent arrival of his third child should be at the forefront of his thoughts, but the arrival of a sequence of unusual gifts is making him nervous. The packages are sending him a message, he just can''t work out what they''re trying to say. <br><br><i>Ain''t That A Kick In The Head</i> is the explosive follow up to <i>Let It Snow</i> and <i>My Funny Valentine</i>. <br><br>Praise for AIN''T THAT A KICK IN THE HEAD: <br><br>"Nigel Bird knows his characters inside and out-what they want, how they think, how they grow and how they fail. <i>Ain''t that a Kick in the Head</i> might be his best work yet. A convincing, engrossing portrayal of what life is like for cops and criminals alike." -Chris Rhatigan, All Due Respect Books publisher <br><br>"One of my favourite contemporary crime fiction series." -Colman Keane, <i>Col''s Criminal Library</i>

Joe Campion is the kind of teacher any child would want for their class. He's also the kind of teacher who never turns down a drink, a smoke or a lay. When Joe finds out some of his students are suffering abuse, he doesn't trust the system to take care of it. His impulsive nature, dedication to his pupils and love of women lead him on a long, strange and bloody trip. Praise for IN LOCO PARENTIS: "In Loco Parentis is terrific, start to finish." -Charlie Stella, author of Tommy Red "Beautiful, painful and excruciatingly brilliant writing." -McDroll, crime fiction author "A unique voice that sets the writing head and shoulders above and apart." -Anonymous-9, author of Hard Bite and Bite Harder "The writing is beautiful and spare and by the end I felt a cathartic relief. This story is a roller coaster ride of emotion, but a ride well worth taking." -Mike Miner, author of Hurt Hawks