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The Star Witness
Andy Hamilton
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Description for The Star Witness
Paperback. Kevin Carver is a household name. A TV soap star, he's coasting through life in the same semi-detached, slightly smug way he's done. When he dumps his much-too-young-for-him girlfriend in the callous way he's come to treat those around him, he makes the first in a series of mistakes. It is the story of self-regarding man's descent into disgrace. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
From comedy legend Andy Hamilton comes this consistently hilarious and brilliant debut novel bursting with satire, wit and even a little heart. Kevin Carver is a household name. A popular TV soap star, he's coasting through life in the same semi-detached, slightly smug way he's always done. But when he dumps his much-too-young-for-him girlfriend in the same callous way he's come to treat those around him, he makes the first in a series of mistakes. One poor decision leads to another and, as Kevin wades deeper into a moral grey area, things go from bad to very much worse. The national treasure finds himself the subject of vitriolic press attacks, a police investigation, and so much public loathing he begins to wonder if he has any chance of receiving justice. As the line blurs between his own life and that of the character he plays on TV, Kevin must face the consequences of his actions if he is ever to right his sinking ship. The Star Witness is the story of one self-regarding man's descent into disgrace and his journey back to join the human race. A pin-sharp satire on the shallows of modern media culture and the dysfunctional relationship we all have with the idea of `celebrity', it will keep you laughing, cringing and guessing until the very last page.
Product Details
Publisher
Unbound
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781783523962
SKU
V9781783523962
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About Andy Hamilton
Andy Hamilton is a comedy scriptwriter and performer. He regularly appears on QI and Have I Got News for You. His writing credits include Outnumbered, Drop the Dead Donkey, Not the Nine O'Clock News, Trevor's World of Sport, What We Did on Our Holiday and many others. He plays Satan in the Radio 4 comedy Old Harry's Game, which he also writes.
Reviews for The Star Witness
Andy Hamilton brings his insider know-how to the worlds of TV and celebrity. His material may be dark, but he treats it with a lightness of touch and tone.
Daily Mail
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