About the book
A novel of love, gangsters and Elvis impersonators
George Thring runs away from home. By accident.
Depressed, lonely and tired of life, George Thring leaves work one night but never makes it home. Before he knows it, he’s driven over 200 miles in the wrong direction and finds himself in a strange little town, in the middle of nowhere, during their annual Elvis Presley appreciation festival.
As he stumbles from one mishap to another, George meets the woman of his dreams, unwittingly aids in a bank robbery and finds himself pursued by both the police and a gang of angry criminals.
With a big life decision to make, and a girl to try and win over, George is given the chance to become the hero he has always wanted to be.
But is he brave enough to take it?
Editions of The Unexpected Vaction of George Thring
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780992670085
- Kindle
- ISBN B00K6KCX04
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A novel of love, gangsters and Elvis impersonators
George Thring runs away from home. By accident.
Depressed, lonely and tired of life, George Thring leaves work one night but never makes it home. Before he knows it, he’s driven over 200 miles in the wrong direction and finds himself in a strange little town, in the middle of nowhere, during their annual Elvis Presley appreciation festival.
As he stumbles from one mishap to another, George meets the woman of his dreams, unwittingly aids in a bank robbery and finds himself pursued by both the police and a gang of angry criminals.
With a big life decision to make, and a girl to try and win over, George is given the chance to become the hero he has always wanted to be.
But is he brave enough to take it?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Unexpected Vaction of George Thring about?
A novel of love, gangsters and Elvis impersonators
George Thring runs away from home. By accident.
Depressed, lonely and tired of life, George Thring leaves work one night but never makes it home. Before he knows it, he’s driven over 200 miles in the wrong direction and finds himself in a strange little town, in the middle of nowhere, during their annual Elvis Presley appreciation festival.
As he stumbles from one mishap to another, George meets the woman of his dreams, unwittingly aids in a bank robbery and finds himself pursued by both the police and a gang of angry criminals.
With a big life decision to make, and a girl to try and win over, George is given the chance to become the hero he has always wanted to be.
But is he brave enough to take it?
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Unexpected Vaction of George Thring?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of The Unexpected Vaction of George Thring?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780992670085
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Unexpected Vaction of George Thring?
Alastair Puddick
Who is the Publisher of the book The Unexpected Vaction of George Thring?
Raven Crest Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Unexpected Vaction of George Thring is available as paperback(ISBN 9780992670085) and kindle(ISBN B00K6KCX04)