Steven Spalding has a secret: an anarchic, wise-cracking alter-ego named Eric Dombey.

As Eric, Steven can be the man he longs to be; sharp, rude, funny and clever. But when he starts losing control, when the boundaries between reality and fiction start to blur – there are alarming (and hilarious) consequences.

Wild, wacky, thoughtful, disturbing and very, very funny, this book will make you think twice. And laugh your head off.

What the critics said:

“When alter-ego Eric lets loose it is laugh-a-minute stuff. Concise, witty and very funny.”

"Witty, irreverent, satirical, outrageous."

"An absolutely splendid and entertaining book.”

"Cunningly plotted ... fiendishly twisted."

“Very entertaining. A clever and unpredictable novel.”

“Stiletto-sharp. An accomplished debut.”

“Deceptively casual, casually deceitful. Satirical, eccentric, compassionate, Telling Stories is a delight.”

“A rambunctious, punning read.”

“Carefully constructed, consistently comical.”

WINNER OF THE REED / NORTH & SOUTH FICTION AWARD

Buy Telling Stories today, because you could do with a laugh.