Synopsis/blurb….
‘I look into his eyes, hoping to see a glimpse
of Dave Price in there. But Dave Price has gone so fuck him and fuck his
family.’
Jacqui’s ready for
closing time at her south London launderette when Terry Price, wayward son of
her old mate, local villain Dave Price, dumps a battered sports bag on the
counter.
Something needs cleaning and Terry’s calling in a favour, but Jacqui’s
not about to put herself on the line for a debt she doesn’t owe.
Another new British author and a taster with this piece of
short fiction which was acquired a year or two ago over on Amazon. It’s not there
now.
A bit of bother in a launderette, with the Jack-the-lad son of
neighbourhood villain, Terry Price assuming familial privileges, once offered
to his father as his birth right. Our formidable and feisty washer-woman Jacqui
sets him straight and in so doing, Triplow gives us a bit of Sarf London
villainy and history, with a cameo from Charlie Richardson.
(For more on The Richardson Gang click here.)
Great tale, chilling but matter of fact. History, setting,
character and resolution.
4 from 5
Along with the short, there’s the two opening chapters to
Nick’s novel Frank’s Wild Years. A
promising start to something that’s been sat on my kindle for a couple of years!
Nick Triplow has
his website/blog here. There’s links to other short fiction from him on his website.
He's also authored non-fiction, including the intriguing account of a fishing communities' women - The Women They Left Behind.
Worth checking out, before deciding whether to plunge into FWY.
Amazon purchase in 2013
Oh, now that's an interesting premise, Col! And I like it when an author can use everyday 'normal' (is there such a thing?) people and situations to build tension. Makes a nice contrast to the actual unsettling impact of a story.
ReplyDeleteIt was a really enjoyable story Margot, nice blend of real characters into his fiction, even if they were just on the periphery.
DeleteCol, I'm easily lured by short fiction and there's so much good stuff in the market, I'd well to steer clear of them, though I read a couple of them recently.
ReplyDeleteWell worth looking this one up Prashant. Go on - you know you want to!
DeleteOh the glamour of a setting in a launderette! Call me a maybe...
ReplyDeleteRock n roll, Moira....
DeleteI will wait to hear more about this author when you read more of his works.
ReplyDeleteOk no problem - I ought to read Frank's Wild Years soon then!
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