A Suffolk sports journalist living on the Shotley Peninsula has penned his debut novel - '38 Sleeps'.

Michael Bacon, from Shotley Gate, is maybe best known for his sports reporting on Ipswich Town and Ipswich Witches for the East Anglian Daily Times and Ipswich Star, as well as starring in sports podcasts.

But now he has branched out into becoming a self-published author. His book, '38 Sleeps' is now available on Amazon. It's a mystery thriller that will appeal to all.

"I began the book last spring when we were in lockdown and sport was badly affected. There wasn't any sport really," Michael said.

"I'd often thought about writing a book, but time was never really on my side. Lockdown gave me that time and I've loved it. It's been quite a journey. The response from people who have already read it has been wonderful and hugely supportive.

"It's a real thrill to see it in print."

The book is centred around the lives of two couples whose almost perfect lifestyles come crashing down to earth after a serious of dramatic events and happenings. There are many twists and turns throughout.

"The book is both a mystery, thriller but with plenty of humour as well," Michael added.

"As one reviewer who read the book said to me, it made them laugh and cry in the space of just a few pages And they loved the twists. That was so good to hear."

'38 SLEEPS' is available on Amazon UK now, both as an e-book and paperback. The hardback version will also be available soon.

Click the link to order a copy of 38 SLEEPShere - https://tinyurl.com/uc7b6emb

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