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The '86 Fix

By: Keith A. Pearson
Narrated by: Andy Cresswell
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On the way home from school in 1986, Craig Pelling decided to buy a can of Coke. He wasn’t to know a seemingly innocuous visit to the local newsagent would dramatically change the course of his life.

Fast forward to his 40s, Craig finds himself trapped in a loveless marriage, earning a living in a dead-end job as the manager of an electrical store. He could have been so much more, achieved so much more.

However, fate hasn’t finished with Craig Pelling yet.

A school reunion proves to be the catalyst for chaos and decades on from his visit to that newsagent, Craig’s mundane life is turned upside down as his past comes back to haunt him.

As he plummets towards rock-bottom, all seems lost for Craig until he’s thrown a lifeline — the miraculous lifeline of a brief trip back in time to 1986. Will he be able to fix his life? Is it as simple as just reverting one decision he made over 30 years ago?

Craig is about to find out.

©2016 Keith A Pearson (P)2017 W.F. Howes Ltd
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it stays with you!

the story didn't end after I finished listening, because I thought about it the rest of the day!! The characters were very well written! (I really want toeet Aunt Judy!) PLEASE tell me there will be a part two and he will get a second chance!

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Depressing

Enjoyed the book until the last few chapters. Instead of the happy ending I’d hoped for it ended more like a twisted Twilight Zone. It might appeal to some but not me. Its not something I’d ever want to read or recommend to anyone else. Just my opinion. Just be careful what you wish for.

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Loved It!

Not only great narration, clever, humorous writing, but a great story that keeps you listening! I thoroughly enjoyed it!

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ending was good unexpected

to quiet and took a long time to get going but worth it and thank you to r.r. haywood for recommending the writer going to read and listen to more of his stuff on the second book of his as of now

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Good story.

Good narrator. Good story. Dragged out a bit. Interesting twist. Recommend for time travel enthusiasts. Yea :)

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Fun and engaging read!

I’m a time-travel buff and this is one of my favorites. How many times have you thought about going back into your past to change a decision or outcome? I’ve thought about it a lot and this was a fun way to explore what that might be like being being thrust back into your teenage body and into the past. This book delivered up a healthy dose of 80s nostalgia, humor, heartfelt emotions, and suspense. Well worth the credit! I can’t wait for the next installment!

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Great book low audio

I really enjoyed the book, but the audio was so low that I constantly had to push my earbuds in further to barely hear it!

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Hmmm! Twisted.

Wow!! Not your typical “time travel “ novel. I wasn’t really sure where the author was going with the story line after reading the synopsis. But I was delightfully surprised with the ending. I would love to see a volume 2….. or maybe not. Loved it!!!

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Good story

Good story and great idea. it is a time machine story. I liked less the ending

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The narrator was good, the protagonist a loser

It took over half a book of excruciating back story to get to the time travel. Then it ends on a cliff hanger? No thanks.

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