The greatest prize at the London 2012 Olympics isn't gold...it's the Holy Grail.
There's a rumour there's treasure buried beneath the Olympic site. And that a secret army is going to find it. Only nobody believes it. But when a mysterious group of pirates move to the East End, people become suspicious.And when Cockneys start disappearing, the Pearly King demands answers. But that's the least of Oscar's worries - all he wants to do it kill some cockroaches. The problem is, he's using a chemical weapon to do it.
The Pirates of Maryland Point is a fast-paced, who-dunnit, Cockney comedy caper packed with pirates and pie and mash.
"For fans of Robert Rankin, Jasper Fforde or Douglas Adams."
Amazon reviews:
Moira Farrell gave it 5 stars.
"I liked this daft book a lot, actually made me laugh out loud in a couple of places, but that could just be my sense of humor."
I know my place gave it 4 stars.
"Amusing. Wiity. Highly inventive. More than a bit mad. Cockneys, a Mockney, pirates, FBI and the Olympics. What is there not to like? Highly readable story of ..well…cockneys, a mockney, pirates, FBI and the Olympics. There is no point in even trying to explain this book. Just read it. You won’t be able to put it down. Robert Rankin. The Goons. A bit of Python, Round The Horne, I’m Sorry I’ll Read That Again for a few references as to what to expect."
TJ Howes gave it 4 stars
"Very well written in a natural and easy flow. Just my level of daftness. Having read pretty much everything Robert Rankin has written I was looking for someone in a similar vein. Might just have found it. Only reason for four stars and not five is I feel there is more to be told."
