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The stranger made his way round to the main door of the dining hall, turning his collar against the North Sea tempest. As he approached a key rattled in the lock and the door swung open.
‘Si signore. What can I do for you?’ enquired the keyholder.
‘You can let me in out of this feckin’ weather for starters.’ The stranger shoved the keyholder aside, ripping off his overcoat shaking it with a fury. He threw it on to a dining table knocking the flower vase to the floor smashing it to pieces.
‘Che palle!’ cried the keyholder hands held above his shoulders in protest. ‘Look signore, look what you do.’
‘Never mind the feckin’ vase. I’m here for one thing only. I’m going to ask yeez a simple question. How the rest of your day pans out will depend on the answer ya give. D’youse understand me sonny?’
‘Si signore’ nodded the keyholder.
‘Ok then. Where do I find Tommy Baker?’
Narrative
A young couple on the run. A ruthless assassin on their trail. One last chance for freedom.
In post-war Britain, Tommy Baker hoped to leave his past behind. But secrets have a way of surfacing - and the Dennett crime family never forgets a debt. As a deadly game unfolds across London, Liverpool, and the windswept coast of Norfolk, survival depends on wit, loyalty, and a few unlikely allies.
Inspired by true events and set in 1950s London, Always Eat When You Are Hungry is a gripping thriller of love, vengeance, and redemption.
Best Review
'Always Eat When You Are Hungry is a fast-paced thriller set against the harshness of post-war South London and the atmospheric backdrop of Caister Holiday Park on the Norfolk coast. The story delves into the collision of ordinary lives with extraordinary danger, weaving suspense, character depth, and a relentless pace into a compelling narrative that kept me turning the page until the very last chapter.'
Robert Wallace
Novelist, screenplay writer and
author of Valentines Cup
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"An unputdownable thriller!"
"Nail-biting suspense with every twist and turn".
"The chase for survival begins now. Don’t just read about the danger - live it".
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11 reviews for Always Eat When You Are Hungry
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Tim Bird –
Thoroughly enjoyable read which provides a fascinating insight into the culture of Bermondsey , South London and its people.
Liz –
This is the first book in the series and I am greatly impressed. I’m an avid reader of thrillers and crime. This is a well written and easy to read novel set in 1950’s South London and the north east coast. The story was well structured with enough twists and turns to keep the reader engrossed. It was also interesting to read about how life was for Italians and other Europeans living in the UK during and after WWII. A good page-turner. Ideal holiday read. Looking forward to reading Bridge of Vengeance.
Leonard John (verified owner) –
Thank you Liz, glad you enjoyed your read!
Leonard John (verified owner) –
Thanks Tim, so glad it hit the spot!
Stuart Amesbury –
A thoroughly good read and indicative of a period that falls within the living memory for some and yet for others, it might be hard to comprehend that this was the middle of the twentieth century.
Very engaging and therefore, well written.
Leonard John (verified owner) –
Thank you for your encouragement Stuart! So pleased you enjoyed my efforts.
John Murray –
A wonderfully descriptive account of post war life in the East End of London around Tooley Street. The good, the bad, and the ugly are accurately portrayed in a true period setting. The fast narrative takes us on a nail biting action backed trip to Norfolk and back .
A truly great read that is the anthesis of ‘Call The Midwife’. The notes from the Author are well worth reading at the end.
Leonard John (verified owner) –
Thank you John for a kind and rewarding review. PS Bermondsey is South East London not the East End – but I’ll forgive you 🙂
Liam Ellis –
Thoroughly worth the read! Very entertaining storyline and captivating throughout! Wonderfully descript and accurate with the use of irish slang! I loved every page of writing!
Leonard John (verified owner) –
Thanks Liam, glad you enjoyed your journey 🙂
Huw Davies –
An engaging read that transfers the reader to the darker side of 1950’s post war London, strong character identification which maintain the readers focus & create a real page turner. The twists in the plot kept me engaged to the very end
Leonard John (verified owner) –
Thank you Huw, glad you enjoyed the journey 🙂
Stuart Lampart –
Really enjoyable read, the title was so intriguing, just had to find out what’s all about. Great insight into a past era and well structured. Recommended.
Leonard John (verified owner) –
Thanks Stuart, glad you finally found out 🙂
Emma Kitchen –
A gripping thriller set against the backdrop of post-war South London and the Norfolk coast. A fast-paced narrative every chapter revealing new twists and turns and makes it a page-turner that’s hard to put down (I read it in one sitting!) Leonard John’s vivid storytelling makes this book a compelling read for all fans of thrillers and suspense novels. If you can’t decide, just buy it and read it – you won’t regret it!
Leonard John (verified owner) –
Thank you Emma! So glad you enjoyed my journey
Robert Wallace –
Always Eat When You Are Hungry is a fast-paced thriller set against the harshness of post-war South London and the atmospheric backdrop of Caister Holiday Park on the Norfolk coast. The story delves into the collision of ordinary lives with extraordinary danger, weaving suspense, character depth, and a relentless pace into a compelling narrative that kept me turning the page until the very last chapter.
Leonard John (verified owner) –
Thanks Robert, for your kind review.
Mike Lampert –
Excellent story kept me engrossed to the end ,was intrigued by the title ,very enjoyable read
Leonard John (verified owner) –
Thanks Mike, glad you liked it 🙂
Trevor McAllister –
Always eat when you are hungry? What the hell? Until you read on and realise the origins of the title and it’s relevance to the storyline. It had me fooled at first so if that’s you, don’t hesitate to get your copy. It’s a fantastic storyline, set in a realistic time warp of South London and Caister Park, Norfolk in the 1950s. Real people, real events based on real communities of the time. I read it in two sittings, the ending twists and turns hooked me to the last page. Fabulous! Would love to know if there is a sequel in the pipeline? I can see this kind of thing being irrresistable to TV and film screen writers.
Leonard John (verified owner) –
Thank you Trevor, glad you liked it. Yes, there is a sequel called The Bridge of Vengeance featuring Bellinger, Baker and Jordan once again. Same time period – different direction – the black market gang wars between Newington on the south side and Aldgate on the north side of London Bridge. I expect it to be published by September 2025. I’ll email you 🙂