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The Undercover team at Walker Books are going to personally hand deliver 2,000 limited edition copies of London based novel Long Reach direct to London's East End Streets.
We are truly going Undercover on 2nd March as we accompany Peter Cocks in a bid to get London reading for World Book Day. Peter Cocks will assume the identity of Long Reach’s Godfather-esque gangster Tommy Kelly and drive a white van (what else?) through London ’s East End distributing 2,000 exclusive Limited London Edition copies.
The drop-offs will target teens and adults and include ten schools, fire stations, doctor’s surgeries, police stations and boxing clubs in Newham and Deptford; both key locations in the book, a drop off on the London Underground will also be included. The aim is to reach new readers and remind people that sometimes books can be the best way of discovering what goes on in your neighbourhood!
This isn’t the first time author and actor Peter Cocks has slipped into character – he starred as Tommy Kelly in our movie-style trailer - if you haven't already, do check it out here. We'll be writing about the making of the trailer this week, too...
To promote the giveaway, Peter Cocks will be talking about Long Reach and World Book Day on several radio stations before or on World Book Day, including BBC Radio London, Derby, Merseyside, Magic 1161 and Sunrise Radio. Be sure to tune in this week. Here are a couple of pictures of Peter in the recording studio earlier today.
Long Reach has already had some fantastic reviews.
Praise for Long Reach
“…a writer with real potential to be the first big thing in YA crime writing”
“Fast paced, gritty and a crackingly good read…this fantastic new title tackles a genre which is not widely aimed at the Young Adult market. An engaging, fast paced and thrilling read.” www.goodreads.com
“gripped throughout the book…I couldn't put the book down.” Overflowing Library
“This is a real Boys Own adventure story with a likeable hero in Eddie Savage, beautiful but possibly dangerous women with a thrilling storyline and murderous gangsters. A compelling and exciting read” Carole’s Book Corner
“Nothing about Long Reach feels as though it's been cleaned up for its target audience, and that's exactly what makes it feel so authentic and convincing...Tightly-plotted, edgy and smart”
“The story has a similar feel to Martina Cole's adult books and doesn't feel dumbed down for its younger target audience…a fast paced thrilling read”
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