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Making Waves Against All the Odds

Dive into this heart-wrenching young adult/adult novel that delves deep into the lives of five children struggling to rise above the hardships of their single-parent upbringing. Making Waves Against All the Odds follows their journey from primary school, where they form a self-preservation group, through the turbulent years into adulthood. At the centre of the story is Stuart, who, burdened with the responsibilities of being the man of the house from a very young age, grapples with his own challenges, including failed romances, while also managing his younger sister’s troubles. When tragedy strikes, Stuart faces an agonizing decision: become the legal guardian of a daughter from their close-knit group or marry the girl of his dreams. The emotional twists and turns of Stuart’s journey will keep you captivated until the very end.

Peter King

Peter King is a family man with a son and daughter and three grandchildren. He has always been interested in writing and had an opportunity to write his first book during the COVID-19 lockdowns at a senior age. His own family life has given him many experiences to build into his book. Prior to working in a school as a learning support assistant he had trained as a design draughtsman in mechanical engineering. His main passion is sport, having played badminton, football, cricket and table tennis at league level. Running has also played a major part and has completed half marathons and marathons in the past.

Austin Macauley Publishers