Fifth novel, no fluke

In 2015 I inadvertently embarked on my novel-writing journey believing that my first book, The Asylum Soul, would be a one-off, writes subscriber Mal Foster. As I was about to rest on my laurels, I then quite unexpectedly began receiving numerous requests such as, ‘When is your next book out?’ and getting some very generous reviews on Amazon, Goodreads and elsewhere. It didn’t take too long for me to realise that some people were actually reading and enjoying my work. I had also caught the writing bug, so inevitably, a second, third and fourth novel was always forthcoming, again with some great reviews. Now though, I was at a crossroads wondering where my next book was coming from. In the end, following a short spell and with plenty of time to think in hospital last summer, I didn’t need to look too far. Memories of my own upbringing and some of the things I witnessed in the 1970s presented me with a whole kaleidoscope of possibilities and my fifth novel, Fluke’s Cradle, was born. The book, set in the present day, tells the story of middle-aged Eddie Noble, who is somewhat down on his luck. Eddie had always wondered who his father was. His mother had died shortly after childbirth, and those shielding him from life’s future challenges were not always forthcoming with any answers. Following a mysterious medical episode whilst searching for his mother’s grave, Eddie becomes increasingly convinced he is the person he was in a previous life. He then undergoes an enforced period of regression therapy to aid his rehabilitation. Since its publication in April 2022, the book has been very well received and has featured on local radio in Surrey. I’ve also hosted two very successful book-signing events in Woking where I live. Fluke’s Cradle is available in ebook, paperback and hardcover formats from Amazon. Website : www.malfoster.co.uk