It was the boxer, Mike Tyson who coined the phrase: "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." Whilst that may be true of the pugilists amongst us, what about the average bloke on the street? What's his game-plan?

Football's a funny old sport, isn't it? The game may still be described as a thing of beauty but sometimes shouldn't some of that beauty shine from within?

"Shine Through The Gloom" offers an indelible strength proving what can be achieved when men are challenged to think and believe way beyond their remit of ability.

This novel introduces you to everyday characters who jump off the page and challenge you to aspire to the greatness within your own life.

Characters like Mark Dellany Smith - otherwise known as "the running man;" an ex-prison chaplain that's been around the block more times than he cares to remember. Or the man mountain that is - Clay Jackson, who's so big he doesn't keep goal for Handley Park Rangers - he fills it!

So why not take the time and allow the story to unfold about a group of men that chose to not go fast by going alone but instead chose to go far by going together.

You can visit the author's website here: shinethroughthegloom.co.uk