Streaking For Mother

by Mark Shearman

How far would you go to help the people you love? A cynical, famous underwear model, and infamous international Rugby player, despondent and guilt ridden because of a terrible mistake, finds redemption from helping the Streakers who ruined his chances of a world record. After moving in with this bunch of dysfunctional guerrilla marketeers he discovers all isn't what it seemed and finds out his life is being controlled by his estranged mother from beyond the grave. His mother is also the patron of a large pawn brokers and the Streakers Matriarch who believe her absence is temporary. It soon becomes apparent to Ashley she has left him with no choice but to help them move on with their lives and come to terms with her untimely death. Ashley has made enemies too. He is viciously attacked, sent threatening message, and attempts are made to destroy him in the media - both professionally and personally. With his new house mates by his side, they must discover and deal with his pursuer Streaker style.

270 pages, Paperback

First published March 16, 2014

About the author

I have a broad sense of humour and an open mind gained from diverse work and people experience. Before I was a steeplejack in Nottingham, a farm owner in France, Berlin house builder, and a project manager in London. I was a ten-pound-pom in Australia. A year in Tenerife directed me to the Costa Blanca where I lived and worked as a journalist, illustrator and book cover designer. I now live back in Nottingham and work as a Journalist whilst I finish my MA in writing. I have completed five novels, one none-fiction and four short stories.


Journalist. Artist, writer. Voracious reader. Tea drinker, dog owner. Chief-cook and dish washer loader. Jocose, English Ex-pat in Spain. Beach freak. Science fiction fan. Habitual doubler of entendres. Caricature and Cartoonist junkie. Part-time philanthropist. Music nut. Movie addict. Occasional faux finisher. Renaissance man. Opinionated. Wordy. Modest...

Reviews

[Karl Wiggins · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a magical book!

Is that the right word? Magical? I guess, although it’s really somewhere between freakish and bonkers. And I loved it.

We’ve got Ashley, an international rugby player. Shaun, an ex-thief, streaker and a man possibly crippled for life by Ashley. Nadine, the proud owner of a beautifully-formed Latino arse (round and ample), watery brown eyes and huge tits. Yanna, possibly bipolar in mood, fierce and enjoyable, and given to streaking, but only for a purpose. And Spam, scruffy and handsome.

Fate has brought them all together, and they’re on a mission. What mission? Well, that would be throwing in spoilers, but lurking in the background – and we’re not really sure if she’s dead or alive – is Lady G, owner of Kleptomaniacs Pawn Brokers, where they all reside.

And even if she is dead, what Lady G says goes, and there’s no arguing with her.

Truly, this book is so much fun, and I thoroughly recommend you read it, for all is not as it seems, and there’s more than one twist at the end.

Well worth the read!

[J.h. Coates · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the overly brash main character who loses his dreams and sets out to heal himself and by doing so, others. It was so easy to grow attachments to the characters as their stories only grew while their pasts were revealed slowly throughout. Do not worry about pace, it unravels at a perfect pace right to the end. The human level and believability mixes so well with the oddness of some of the characters and the actions they take that sparks the equally crazy and fun dialogue. I really enjoyed this book, the story was easy to get into, do not let the Rugby or Sport aspect scare you if you’re not a fan of sports books; this is a much deeper story.

I liked it because it was easy to get into.
I would recommend it to people who like dramatic stories about healing and redemption, with a mix of fun and humor.

[Bernie Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Something completely different. Loved it.
A fallen star is on the road to ruin having almost killed an innocent streaker who spoiled his game simply by advertising his employer's business by running across the pitch.
He is sort of rescued by a weird group of hippie types who live together and offer him the chance of redemption if he cares for the man he almost killed who is now confined to a wheelchair.
There are lots of twists and turns in this story, leading towards a nice conclusion but, just when you think everything is going to be all right...
You'll have to read the book to find out.

[Bernie Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it.