These Walls Were Never Really There

A compelling debut novel based on a true story.... ‘If you had told me then how it was going to end three thousand miles and almost two years later would I still have walked out of the door and set off on my journey?’. Twenty-year-old Cameron has left everything behind. Sleeping rough on the streets witness to the extreme conditions facing Manchester’s homeless community he is propelled on a physical and spiritual journey which will take him far away from the life he once knew…. A surprising story about mental health friendship and redemption this compelling debut will take you on a journey across Europe and beyond as Cameron and his travelling companion Jacob navigate packs of wolves perilous border crossings and the harsh realities of life on the road.. ‘The story was thought-provoking surprising and took me on an unexpected journey’. ‘Bryan Blears is a fantastic talent and a potential prizewinner in the making’