Eggs Unscrambled: Drama, Comedy, Action! The Shooting Star Series

The Shooting Star #6

by Simon Northouse

He's looking forward to a lazy holiday at home… doing nothing. His wife has other ideas... a camping trip!Will Harding is gearing down for the Easter break. He's hoping for a quiet week walking in the Yorkshire Dales with his dog, working on some songs, and of course, visiting a few country pubs to help with the creative process. He likes his own company... and a pint or two.When his wife suggests they go camping for the holidays, he's initially alarmed, but when she proposes they should invite three other families along for the ride, he feels quite dizzy and needs a lie down with a cold flannel on his head. She insists it will be fun.Is camping in England ever fun?Outflanked by feminine guile, the camping escapade is arranged. To add to his increasing anxiety, his best friend, Geordie, is the man who has booked the campsite. As usual, things don't go according to plan whenever he's around his dysfunctional friendsWhen a lecherous old farmer appears on the scene, Will smells something rotten in the farmyard.Apart from the stress of entertaining the children, tolerating his argumentative companions, missing out on sex, and recovering from hangovers, Will's keen eye and suspicious nature are about to lead them all into a world of trouble.Can Will survive a camping holiday away from his home comforts, uncomfortably close to his best friends? And what exactly is the old farmer trying to hide? And what are in his hay bales?A dark comical mystery with characters you'll recognise from your own life... God forbid!

257 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 27, 2021

About the author

Simon Northouse writes books that entertain. His stories include hefty doses of self-deprecating satire, ironic farce and droll bathos delivered in a deadpan Yorkshire voice.

However, as many of his fans have pointed out, there is much, much more to his books than laughter.

He touches on social issues that have plagued humans since the first man pointed at a woman on the back of a woolly mammoth and shouted, "Oi, love, come down from there. That's a man's job!" Racism, misogyny, sexism, elitism, classism, anxiety, self-doubt and entitlement are just a sprinkling of issues that intersperse his works.

He’s also big on love, mateship, truth and loyalty and their darker flip sides. Yes, there is humour, bonding, ridiculous situations and tender touching moments of true feeling that live alongside each other on the page. His philosophy is simple, entertain!

Oh, and lastly, Simon Northouse is not a New York Times or USA Today bestselling author. He has yet to be nominated for the Booker Prize or Miles Franklin Award and he is still waiting on a call from the Nobel Foundation—the clock is ticking, people.

He is the author of the Soul Love, The Shooting Star and School Days series. He also puts out a cracking monthly newsletter which you can find by just typing, "Discombobulated Newsletter" into your web search engine—I kid you not!
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Reviews

[Trish Goodgame · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a laugh a minute from beginning to end, following the fun and misfortunes of this hapless 70's band's members, their long suffering wives and rambunctious children. Their camping trip was somewhat adventurous or should I say "mis-adventurous"?
I love the colourful characters of the band ("The Shooting Tsars") - Will, the leader and possibly the most intelligent one of the group - although that is up for debate at times, Geordie, the big, boofhead Scotsman (so funny - he's my favourite), Robbo the dope head and Flaky the health nut. Four so very different characters that you will fall in love with. Their wives rule the roost (someone has to have the common sense in these marriages) but love and family bonds is what keeps this crew of friends together.

A thoroughly enjoyable read that will keep you entertained, especially if you are fond of British humour.

I received an advanced review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. The opinions are my own.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a beta copy of this book, and this is a voluntary and honest review.
Another great book in the Shooting Star series.
Well, the four band members decide to take a vacation to celebrate Easter by ways of a camping trip. What could go wrong? It's more like what could go right when you leave the booking of the camping site to Geordie! Yes, it's a barrel of laughs, grins and eye-rolling.
Besides recommending this book, I can confidently recommend the whole Shooting Star series.

[Tommy Maker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another hilarious read from this author, fast becoming one of my favourites. Have read three now.

[Leigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good chuckle of a read.

[Phil Altimas · Rating 5 out of 5]

had me laughing out loud, a very funny book