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JESSUP: He survived the war, but can he survive the peace... Paperback – 26 May 2021

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5.0 out of 5 stars (18)
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Jessup is a broken man, scarred physically and emotionally, by what he witnessed during World War 2, and now cleans the toilets of prisoners to make money to buy alcohol. When not arguing with his best friend, Marlow, he broods in his room and contemplates suicide as the only way to escape his pain.But when he is offered the chance of a better job, he must choose between a new start and turning his back on the one person who treats him with respect: a man whose life is in danger. A dark, sweeping tale from the battlefields of France and Northern Africa to the East End of London… It is 1950 and Jessup has one last chance to turn his life around.A harrowing, gripping novel, Jessup will linger long in the reader’s memory. Jessup is the latest novel now available worldwide from the Author of the Dennis Bisskit books.
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  1. Print length
    198 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    26 May 2021
  4. Dimensions
    12.7 x 1.14 x 20.32 cm
  5. ISBN-10
    0645166618
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0645166613
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mud Men Publishing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 26 May 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 198 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0645166618
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0645166613
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 204 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 1.14 x 20.32 cm
  • Best Sellers Rank: 22,186 in War Story Fiction
  • Customer reviews:
    5.0 out of 5 stars (18)

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Stephen Ainley was born in Birmingham, UK, in the 1950s. He served in the British Airborne in the 1970s before moving to Australia. He has written many articles and short stories over the years. In 2021, Stephen published his first serious novel, Jessup. From the battlefields of France and Northern Africa to the East End of London, it's 1950, and Jessup has one last chance to turn his life around.

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Spike... It’s 1961, and London’s Aldgate is rocked by two brutal murders... Spike is a crime thriller set in the heart of the 1960s East End, still recovering from the ravages of World War Two bombings.

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Next, The Broken Detective... It's the East End of London in 1962, and DI Jack White, with the bad haircut and matching attitude, struggles with guilt.

No amount of alcohol can deaden the memories of those he might have saved...

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Hope you enjoy DI Jack White, because there's more to come...

And if you enjoy comedy. The Dennis Bisskit Story. An hilarious coming- of-age tale of a young lad growing up in Dudley (UK) in the 1950s and 60s. Formally, The Dennis Bisskit Adventures, now re-edited and re-published. Also, Dennis Bisskit and the Missing Masterpiece. It's 1969 and following their stint in the British Army, Dennis Bisskit and Stinky Blackshaw are now Dudley's finest (and only) private investigators. Crime as never been so hilarious. Book 3 in the Dennis Bisskit series. Dennis Bisskit. Best in Show. Dennis and Stinky have been hired to guard the 1970 Cruft's dog show favourite. What could possibly go wrong? And available now, Dennis Bisskit and the Dudley Diamond.

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5 out of 5 stars
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"He survived the war but can he survive the peace..."
5 out of 5 stars
"He survived the war but can he survive the peace..."
I was kindly sent this book for free by the author, Stephen Ainley in exchange for an honest review. I have reviewed all three of Stephen's previous titles and I have enjoyed them all immensely. When he contacted me to review this one I was intrigued because he said it wasn't like anything he'd written before. I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish and was pulled into the story feeling a real connection with the main character, Jessup. This book raises an awareness of how war can cause more than just physical scars and highlights the seriousness of PTSD, serving as a poignant reminder that more needs to be done to help those who suffer from it. "Jessup" has two plots running alongside each other seamlessly and each chapter reveals just enough clues to keep you turning the pages to discover the truth behind what haunts the protagonist. Whilst reading this book I felt a multitude of emotions ranging from excitement and fear to pride, admiration and ultimately heartbreak. I'm usually pretty good at guessing the ending of a book but I was completely blindsided by how beautifully Stephen tied everything together. I felt that it was a perfect conclusion for Jessup's story, however, you'll have to read it for yourself to see why. I would recommend this book to everyone aged 12+.
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  • Yorkshire lass
    5.0 out of 5 stars A poignant story of the impact of war
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 June 2021
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    In contrast to his hilarious tales in the Dennis Bisskit series, Stephen Ainley has immersed himself in an entirely different genre and come up with a winner with his latest novel ‘Jessup’ - a deeply moving story of a man badly scarred both mentally and physically, by his experiences in WW2. This is a book that truly tugs at the heartstrings.
    Jimmy Jessup’s life leading up to the war, his relationship with Marlow – a young man he rescues from a beating by the black-shirts – and his harrowing ordeals in Dunkirk, are told in tandem with the circumstances of his life after the end of the war. The transition is easy to follow and it’s a structure that works well in this story.
    There is a twist in the plot that will come as a surprise to many readers and adds another layer of poignancy to this well-written account of one man’s bitter experiences and the brave way in which he confronts his demons and learns how to live with his suffering.
    I have one minor criticism that I feel is worth a mention: there were places where the dialogue could have been more natural e.g. no one speaks perfect English the whole time and I doubt that would be the case with soldiers in the trenches. It’s a minor point that has to do with style rather than the actual story and is not significant enough to affect my rating.
    Mr. Ainley is a wonderfully entertaining story-teller and has proved that he is well capable of writing a serious work of fiction. Hats off to him. 5*
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  • keatsie
    5.0 out of 5 stars gripping from beginning to end
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 June 2022
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    Thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish. The characters were believable and engaging, especially the main character, Jessup, a loveable rogue suffering from PTSD after his wartime experiences. I liked the way the story of Jessup's past and present entwined, with details of events like the Battle of Cable Street coming into play. The plot was believable and fast-paced, and Jessup's trauma felt very real. Little touches of humour here and there lightened the mood. The twist was something I had suspected all along, but this didn't spoil the plot for me.
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  • SoullaC
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful story of what it's like to be on the outside...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 July 2021
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    This double-timeline story gave me all the feels and had me turning the pages to devour what was coming next. Ainley's style is such that the story unfolds in a way that each character's story is gently and intricately woven together seamlessly and the story eats away at you. Themes of love and friendship, family and traditions, society's values and discrimination. Jessup is a hero's tale... of then and now... and makes us stop and think about not only the atrocity of war but the on going pain and hardship of those who have been "lucky" to survive. I cried reading this book and I think you will too. Passionate, raw, heartfelt and true.
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  • olivia K L
    5.0 out of 5 stars I didn't want this story to end
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 June 2021
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    This well-written and a beautifully crafted story of Jessup took me on a journey of emotions. So invested in the character of Jessup a war veteran who carries the physical and mental scars of war, I didn't want it to end.
    The playful, humor of Stephen Ainley did shine through at the right moments in the story adding an element of joy for the reader.
    Well done Mr Ainley
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  • Stumps
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jessup
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 June 2021
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    A well-woven story with perceptive and empathetic insight into the overwhelming world that faces a basically honest-to-goodness man who is racked with PTSD. Some interesting twists in this short, relatively-quick read which is thought-provoking on a number of levels. Definitely worth reading again.
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  • Peter McKue
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 June 2021
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    I really enjoyed this book. I found the characters very plausible and the storyline and plot gripping. A very good page turning read. London was well identified in the story.
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  • ALAN M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars The writer deserves some serious recognition.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 July 2021
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    There's nothing to dislike. If you have been in the military then you would be able to feel Jessups pain.
    Loved it, 10 out of 10.
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  • D. F. Gallagher
    5.0 out of 5 stars 1950’s London skilfully painted
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 June 2021
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    What a page turner this is ! A well put together and truly believable story.
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  • kindle reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wounds of war
    Reviewed in the United States on 7 July 2021
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    It is 1950, in the East End of London. Jimmy Jessup is weary, scarred and crippled. A shell of a man haunted by the things he’s seen in the war. The Battle of Cable Street, France, North Africa. He now cleans toilets for a living. Jessup’s life is reduced to pain and booze. When an opportunity for a new and better job comes along, will Jessup take it and start over or will he stay and help someone who’s in trouble? Stephen Ainley skillfully weaves a gripping, emotional story of a soldier and the visible and invisible wounds of war.
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  • Stevie Rain
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing heart - wrenching rollercoaster ride of a novel that you will never forget! READ THIS!
    Reviewed in Australia on 3 June 2023
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    Instead of going for the stereotypical misconstrued glorifying war / bravado approach; Jessup does a harrowing job of portraying the post-traumatic stress disorder young men would felt after the war. Jessup even explores the collateral damage war does to an entire society, such as lost love ones, broken families, corruption and the negative economic repercussions. Being a man in my late twenties, I wasn't fully aware of this. So I found the novel very thought provoking.

    Jessup is straight to the point and doesn't overstay it's welcome. Every sentence, plotline and character is carefully written by Stephen to tell an engaging story that stays with you long after you've finished it. Jessup contains so many wonderful, complex characters that will always stay with me.

    The novels two different plot lines (before and after the war), coincide masterfully together to have you racing to reach the conclusion. Stephens first serious novel, shows off his versatility as an author and gives your Bryce Courtneys and Markus Zusak's a run for their money.

    If the last couple pages don't make your heart melt , then you don't have a soul
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars An absolutely superb read
    Reviewed in Australia on 16 October 2021
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    Jessup is a book that stayed with me long after I finished reading it. I particularly like Stephen Ainley's uncluttered writing style. The story is a very powerful one of a returned soldier and life after the war. At no point was this story predictable, it had me completely engrossed from the first page to the last. The ending, in my opinion, was beautifully perfect. It was an edge-of-seat ending, and the author did not disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it as a read to remember.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read
    Reviewed in the United States on 28 May 2021
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    Read this book right away and enjoyed it. Great story and character. A fan of the author's Dennis Bisskit novels and this is not Dennis but a darker character in World War II.
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