A novel set in Cwmbran is currently topping two of Amazon’s best seller charts.
The Time-Travelling Estate Agent, by local author Dale Bradford, is number one in both Metaphysical & Visionary and Metaphysical Science Fiction eBooks, and it is also in the top five of the online retail giant’s Time Travel Science Fiction bestselling charts.
As its title suggests, the book stars an estate agent called Eric Meek who travels back in time: to the long hot summer of ’76 when he was aged 16 and experienced the best – and worst – day of his young life.
The novel chronicles the journey its unlikely hero makes when attempting to right the wrongs of the past. Will Eric change history? Or will history change Eric?
The story offers gentle nods towards Groundhog Day and 50 First Dates.
“I have vivid recollections of growing up in Cwmbran in the ‘70s and writing about it was a nostalgic experience,” says Bradford. “I am thrilled that so many people have enjoyed the story, and I am currently working on a sequel.”
This news will be welcomed by many who have read the book, judging by comments left by Amazon reviewers, which include:
- “Strongly recommend this book for anyone looking for something easy to read, interesting, engaging, funny, clever, witty, and refreshingly different!”
- “Highly recommend for those looking for something different. A bit of fun but also endearing and sincere. I can imagine this as a TV series too!”
- “Absolutely loved this book and couldn’t put it down – added bonus was it’s set in my hometown – highly recommended read.”
- “Very well written, nostalgic, didn’t want it to end.”
- “I’ve read a few time travel books and enjoyed them and this one is up there with the best of them. Would love to read more by this author.”
The Time-Travelling Estate Agent
Visit Amazon to buy the book in different formats.