They say 'Everyone's got a book in them' and maybe they're right. But for me, this book was written not to satisfy a burning desire to create a masterpiece; not because I'd had an aching to need to get 'my' book down on paper, or to be able to walk into a book shop and see it in print.

I wrote this book simply because I was out of work and had the time! Admittedly, after I'd written the first few pages it became a brilliant escape from the awful, destructive, mind numbing task of getting a job. Besides, daytime TV is utter rubbish!

I didn't write it with the idea that it would get published – I felt that was just way too arrogant for a first book. I wrote it for me. I wrote what I hoped would be a book I'd like to read. If you enjoy it too then that's simply a massive bonus (though I really hope you do like it!!).

The persons in the book aren't real; they aren't based on anyone I know, including myself (even if the odd name may look familiar!). There's nothing autobiographical about it either – which is good news I hear you cry!

If you have any comment about the book, good or bad, then send me an email at tough.justice2009@googlemail.com If you know a publisher – make sure you send him your copy. If you enjoy the book tell your friends (though get them to buy their own copy – because what you have here is a special first edition!).

Happy reading

Ken Pritchard