Victoria Park

About the Book

Victoria Park is an urban novel with a hip-hop flavor running right through the storyline. Taking center stage is an extended UK family – the Blakeways, the Johnsons and the Barnbrooks. Tug and C-Jay Blakeway are basketball fans who make regular trips to the USA to watch this sport. The Barnbrooks’ best friend Margo Turner is an opinionated and bigoted woman who gives no quarter, and as the dramatic events unfold, Margo’s adversary, Benson Harris, a teen boy of Caribbean heritage searching for his identity, gets embroiled in an ever more dangerous scenario. While crime and drama keep readers on the edge of their seats, this novel also depicts everyday family events which resonate so clearly with ordinary life. An industrial region in the UK is the primary setting, but there are scenes from overseas locations too. Spectator sport is a passion; both pro football (soccer) and college basketball are featured as the various family members travel far and wide to support their teams.

About the Author

I am a woman in my late 50s who is also a recycled 1990s teen gal due to my love of hip-hop and urban culture and all things American. Like many people who hail from the British Isles I love football (soccer). I also follow the American sports scene, particularly basketball. Fashion is my passion and I rep the baggy and bling 1990s era – wearing snazzy oversized retro football shirts, throwback basketball outfits and big glitzy jewelry. Having lived until recently in the UK Midlands I formed a deep bond with this industrial region, a part of England with a unique heritage. Married for over 30 years to Peter, I have no children and I worked full-time office jobs for many long years up until recently. Due to being a Christian and a churchgoer I have a strong social conscience; I care deeply about both human and animal rights and I speak out against injustice, cruelty, bigotry and prejudice.