Nobody’s Heroes – A Character-Driven Novel of Addiction, Recovery, and Resilience

About the Book

 

Nobody’s Heroes is a raw, character-driven novel set in Coventry’s Irish community. It explores addiction, recovery, and resilience through flawed but deeply human characters. Blending dark humour with heartbreak, it shines a light on ordinary people fighting to put their lives back together.

 

The Story

 

Tony, a recovering alcoholic haunted by guilt, has spent years trying to stay sober and keep others afloat. Damien, older and broken by secrets he’s never shared, carries the weight of something unspeakable. Around them, a support group of misfits — mothers, sons, friends, and strangers — grapple with grief, relapse, forgiveness, and the daily fight to carry on.

 

This is not a story of saints or sinners, but of people doing their best when life has given them the worst.

 

Characters

 

Tony – a recovering alcoholic trying to atone for the past.

Damien – older, volatile, and burdened with a secret.

Carol – steady, loyal, but living with her own regrets.

Donna – young, fiery, masking her pain with bravado.

Tommy – dangerous, charming, and destructive.

 

Each character brings their own struggles, weaving together a story of survival, betrayal, and fragile hope.

 

Themes

 

Addiction and recovery

Working-class resilience

Family, loyalty, and betrayal

Living with grief and guilt

Finding humour in the darkest moments

 

Why I Wrote It

 

I wanted to capture the voices and stories of Coventry’s Irish community — people defined not by perfection, but by perseverance. Nobody’s Heroes is rooted in honesty and lived experience: a story of those who fall, get back up, and try again.

 

Format

 

Contemporary novel with ensemble cast

Adapted from my original TV drama script

Grounded, character-driven, and authentic

 

What’s Next

 

The novel is part of a wider project, alongside the TV drama adaptation. My aim is to bring these characters to life on the page — and eventually on screen.

 

Where to Buy

 

👉 Coming soon on Amazon and Apple Books.