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Post by spik on Jun 10, 2017 21:25:42 GMT
It's been a long journey but the book is now in print.
Look out for the adverts in Ice Hockey's books.The Ice Hockey Annual and The Ice Hockey Review this coming season for further details.
Plus sales at the Supporters Trust launce day - meeting/party - coming pre season.
Also in our Local and Nottingham papers nearer the time.As well as social media where I will announcing start of sales.
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Post by spik on Jun 25, 2017 11:55:19 GMT
This book is now available.Thank you.
Details
Cost £6 plus £2.75 for postage and Packing to 17,Robina Drive, Giltbrook, NOTTINGHAM NG16 2UX. Or Paypal using the address spikc2004@yahoo.co.uk
Michael A Chambers
A murder mystery story
Centred around a game of Ice Hockey
The town of Merrivale is of average size and population that contains the usual; housing and amenities it warrants and Saturday afternoons are strictly reserved for the weekly game of football, hockey and rugby as well as a shopping spree for the locals.
When a body is found within hockey owner Mark Atkin’s establishment, Inspector Dilley has to unravel this terrible scene in order to find out what happened. Amongst a complexity of doors, keys and camera pictures which have much to do with it all.
Many people are involved with the events that occur this day which puts them ‘in the frame’ within this much troubled club.
WHO DID IT?
FOREWORD Written by Steve Flemming
Anyone who knows Mick Chambers will be aware that his middle name is ‘statistics’, you could seriously fill a small library with his memorabilia collection alone.
Facts and figures are not everyone’s cup of tea but Mick seems to embrace it with an amazing passion. This has led to him writing books, in particular relating to the Great Britain Ice Hockey Team. In addition, he has contributed to other publications and even now collects all the statistics from each and every Nottingham Panthers game.
His love affair with Ice Hockey and the Panthers goes back to the very early days. I have been fortunate to view some items in his collection; the range is incredible. He attempts to keep everything in mint condition, looking back at moments in time is just the norm for him.
It was quite thrilling to me to be able to view information dating back to 1936. This was the year that the Great Britain Ice Hockey team won the Winter Olympics, World and European Championships; this was staged in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany, fascinating information.
Actually Mick goes to great lengths in his attempts to add to his collection, always looking for that special item that might become available. It would be excellent if at some point all of these hidden gems could be available for all to view.
The latest project for Mick is to write another book, Ice Cold Murder. However, this is a book with a difference! To be quite honest when I started to read through some of the contents, I began to realise that Mick has some imagination.
This story is centred around a local Ice Hockey team. It sort of reminded me of Melchester Rovers, this was the fictional football team portrayed in a comic strip; Roy Race (Roy of the Rovers) was the main character. This book though is obviously light hearted; it carries a real sense of humour, I am still having this vision of Ice Hockey night featuring Aspley and Clifton?
Despite all the funny moments that Mick creates in the book, there is a story line that leads to a darker tale of murder, a kind of mystery that plays out amongst the hockey players and arena staff.
To conclude, the book is most enjoyable, it is ‘tongue-in-cheek’ of course and you will soon pick up on that. This is something away from statistics, although Mick still finds a moment to include some information on his new team with the league tables.
When describing the book for marketing purposes, Ice Cold Murder does not fit into the usual categories, you simply have to read it and find a description for yourself.
Good luck with the publication. Steve Flemming (Author)
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Post by spik on Aug 22, 2017 21:57:28 GMT
UPDATE
On sale at MARYS KITCHEN CAFE on Southwell Road...on approach to Arena.
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Post by spik on Aug 26, 2017 21:55:21 GMT
UPDATE
Now available at the LEGENDS bar next to the Arena.
Due soon at the CITY's TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE by 6th SEPTEMBER.
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Post by spik on Sept 2, 2017 13:57:58 GMT
Being sold at the Supporters Trust launch in Saltbox at 5pm pre BERN game at home tonight at a reduced fee of £5 TONIGHT.
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Post by spik on Sept 5, 2017 22:44:43 GMT
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05cxpzs#playInterview on the book at 2hrs and 8 minutes.Think it went well. Book will be at the Saltbox again this Saturday 9th with the Supporters Trust crew picking up membership packs from 5PM.
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Post by spik on Oct 23, 2017 15:45:13 GMT
Main Characters in order of appearance
Vicki Wright as (Vicki Higson)secretary and estranged wife of the manager Andy Gill as the apprentice Adi Collins - player Geraldine Ellis as Head Cleaner Neil Edwards - player Andrew Blatherwick as leading technician Chris Fielding as Photograther/technician Chris Whittaker as security Paul Hacking as player Wayne Pitchford - player Bob marshall - player Andy Barton - player Jona Dolores - fan Bradley Brooks as technician Dave England as DJ Tom Higson as manager Chris Phillips as coach Mark Atkin as owner Sandi Stephenson as assistant cleaner David Temple as equipment manager Antoine Marie-Jeanne as steward Dave Hallam as first aid Tony Grainger as steward Elaine Thompson as clerk Maureen Smyth as clerk
plus many ex-panther/other players, officials and media - in the book as themselves.
HAVE YOU GOT YOUR COPY?
On sale at
Nottingham Information Centre (Smithy Row - under Council House) Mary's Kitchen Cafe (southwell road aside Snienton Market on approac from Carlton Hill/Rd) The Legends Bar on Parliament Street
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Post by spik on Apr 18, 2019 7:52:14 GMT
Remaining books can be found at Mary's Kitchen on Southwell Road. The road is adjacent to the Arena and Mary's Kitchen is facing Fox and Grapes which also did sell the book at one time.
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