THE DEATH OF MR. GRUMBLE

The Death of Mr. Grumble is a poignant, funny and deeply moving new novel by Andrew-Henry Bowie. Mr. Grumble is one very messed-up TV clown. The most popular act on children&rsquo,s satellite channel Cbabes, he should be basking in the popularity of his on-screen alter-ego, Mr. Stumble, loved by kids and parents alike. Yet away from camera, Mr Grumble is a tortured man, searching for answers to his haunted past. To make matters worse, Mr. Grumble&rsquo,s popularity is threatened by two adversaries, rising star Trevor Marlow, who is out to steal his celebrity crown and by the mysterious and charismatic circus owner, Dr Uri Shevanko. Mr. Grumble is a sad and lonely man and worse is yet to come as he heads for a fall so great he will become a national hate figure! Will he be able to overcome these setbacks and find happiness and inner peace? The Death of Mr. Grumble is a shocking story where the star of the show is also the underdog. This is a must-read book for anyone who enjoys black humour._,