"A life-affirming debut novel that will have you laughing one minute, crying the next, then punching the air in pure joy!"

"A Gen-X love story with a broken-heart of gold."

"I love Gary Mallet! I want to hug this book!"

"As debut novels go, this one will take some beating."

If you like humourous fiction that combines the tone of Irvine Welsh, the daftness of Bob Mortimer and the sentiment of Matt Haig this is the book for you.

Do you know someone like Gary Mallet?

He's a broken man. Exhausted. Defeated by everyday life.

Despite fulfIlling his unlikely childhood dream of becoming a superstar DJ, a tragic chain of events forces the Ibiza legend into a rehabilitation centre in South London. Literally, the last place on Earth he wants to be, considering his intended destination was a mortuary slab!

But if you're cursed, like Gary believes he is, you have no control over your fate.

Now, guided by a slightly sceptical therapist, he must analyse his eventful life growing up in the 1980s, through the 90s, noughties and into the wounded, modern world post-Covid, hoping to make sense of his alleged hex, and exorcise the demons buried deep in his past.

During their sessions together, their candid conversations evoke laughter, tears, and many awkward blushes, but have things gone too far for Gary, or can therapy and love help mend this broken Mallet?

HOW TO MEND A BROKEN MALLET is a special book for many reasons.

Gary's brave, inspirational and honest story is told via his journal entries, transcripts from his therapy sessions, poems, and letters from loved ones, creating the overall picture of what life is like on your way back from rock bottom.

You'll laugh, cry and cringe in equal measures.

Arm yourself with the knowledge to spot the mental health red flags that often go unnoticed until it's too late.
A percentage of profits from book sales will be donated to the men's mental health charity, Andy's Man Club.

This will resonate with anyone from Generation X, especially those who have found themselves struggling with their mental health after enjoying the lifestyle of the 90s club scene. Especially the old school Ibiza veterans.

If you're interested in reading about mental health, humour, acid house, growing up in the 80s and 90s, Ibiza, the Beastie Boys, DJing, raving, awkward teenage romance, drugs, falling in love, nostalgia, therapy and self-discovery, you will LOVE this book.

Spread the word.
And don't be a Mallet.

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• Literature & FictionHumor & SatireDark Comedy
• Literature & FictionHumor & SatireSatire
• Literature & FictionHumor & SatireGeneral Humor

• Publication Date: July 18, 2025
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• Print Length: 350 Pages
• File Size: 96 KB