Steven Spalding has a secret: an anarchic, wise-cracking alter-ego named Eric Dombey.
As Eric, Steven can be the man he longs to be; sharp, rude, funny and clever. But when he starts losing control, when the boundaries between reality and fiction start to blur – there are alarming (and hilarious) consequences.
Wild, wacky, thoughtful, disturbing and very, very funny, this book will make you think twice. And laugh your head off.
What the critics said:
"When alter-ego Eric lets loose it is laugh-a-minute stuff. Concise, witty and very funny."
"Witty, irreverent, satirical, outrageous."
"An absolutely splendid and entertaining book."
"Cunningly plotted ... fiendishly twisted."
"Very entertaining. A clever and unpredictable novel."
"Stiletto-sharp. An accomplished debut."
"Deceptively casual, casually deceitful. Satirical, eccentric, compassionate, Telling Stories is a delight."
"A rambunctious, punning read."
"Carefully constructed, consistently comical."
WINNER OF THE REED / NORTH & SOUTH FICTION AWARD
Buy Telling Stories today, because you could do with a laugh.
Other books by Geoff Palmer
Geoff Palmer is the author of five novels, including the acclaimed young-adult adventure/sci-fi book Too Many Zeros, originally published by Penguin, and the award-winning Telling Stories, winner of the Reed/North & South Fiction Award.
He is also a technical writer specialising in IT-related subjects. His columns have appeared regularly in New Zealand PC World, ComputerWorld, Net Magazine, On MAS and the Sunday Star Times. He authored The IT Contractor’s Handbook (two editions), and contributed to a number of other standalone publications, including Mobile PC – A Guide to Portable Computing, The Internet Plain and Simple and The PC Buyer’s Guide. His clear, concise summary of complex subjects has won him the enthusiastic approval of many readers, and he is the recipient of four Qantas Media Awards for his journalism.
You'll find him at www.geoffpalmer.co.nz
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