BOOK SPOTLIGHT: These Walls Were Never Really There by Bryan Blears

I’m very pleased to welcome The Write Reads Blog Tour for by Bryan Blears to the blog today. I couldn’t fit this into my schedule on time, sadly, but you should absolutely check out some of the posts about it at https://twitter.com/WriteReadsTours to see why you should give it a read. But before you go there, let’s learn a little about this book, shall we?

Book Details:

Book Title: These Walls Were Never Really There by Bryan Blears
Publisher: 2qt Limited
Release date: April 1, 2022
Format: Paperback/Ebook
Length: 286 pages

About the Book:

Based on the author’s own experiences of leaving home and traveling across Europe on less than a pound a day, These Walls Were Never Really There is a compelling true story described by publishing editors as ‘immersive and moving’ and ‘a potential prizewinner in the making’.

Initially set in the heart of Manchester’s homeless community, These Walls follows twenty-year-old Cameron, who is propelled on a physical and spiritual journey which will take him far from the life he once knew.

A surprising story about mental health, friendship, and redemption, this compelling debut will take you on a journey across Europe and beyond, as Cameron and his traveling companion Jacob navigate perilous border crossings, packs of wolves, and the harsh realities of life on the road.

Set against the backdrop of the emerging Arab Spring, Cameron and Jacob will have their friendship pushed to its limits as they find themselves trapped thousands of miles away from home…

Book Links:

Amazon US ~ Amazon UK ~ Goodreads

About the Author:

Bryan Blears is an author of contemporary literary fiction from Salford, Manchester. He has written for the Huffington Post, the New Statesman, and the Philosophical Society of England, among others.

Focusing on social issues, mental health, and overcoming personal adversity, his fiction has been compared to George Orwell, Sylvia Plath, and Donna Tartt. His debut novel, These Walls Were Never Really There, has been described by critics as an ‘immersive and moving true story’ and ‘a fantastic talent, and a potential prizewinner in the making.’

Author Links:

Website ~ Twitter

My thanks to The Write Reads for the invitation to participate in this tour and the materials they provided.