Paradise Road
Synopsis
Paradise Road is the story of Kevin McGarry who was one of the most talented young footballers in Scotland. It is a story of hopes and dreams, idealism and disillusionment, of growth in the face of adversity and disappointment. Paradise Road examines some of the major themes affecting Scotland today.
Author's Biography
Stephen O’Donnell was born in Glasgow. After working in Scotland, London and Prague, he has returned home as a full-time writer. Currently halfway through his next book, Stephen will be a welcome intellectual addition to the Scottish literary scene.
Reviews
"Paradise Road is a fantastic read. The short, sharp chapters make it easy to devour and the affinity Celtic fans will feel with McGarry is palpable." Etims.net



"Thoroughly entertaining... told with a dry wit and sincerity that most, if not all, readers of the book will appreciate." Maleysbhoys.com 
"A bold, biting thoughtful novel, Paradise Road will strike a chord with many - not just those of a Celtic persuasion -excellent entertaining read." TheCelticWiki.com

"An authentic representation of the Celtic story... You'll be drawn right into it." The Cetic Network 

"I 100% recommend it to everyone." Celticjournal.org 
"greatly enjoyable; would recommend it to fellow Celtic supporters" theawayend.net 
"an enjoyable, humorous and thought-provoking read." backpagefootball.com 

"think of Nick Hornby’s Fever Pitch but with a real pair of (foot)balls." efcfeelinblue.com 

"gritty and often hard hitting... an enjoyable journey of self-discovery" FourFourTwo magazine 
"O'Donnell has been compared to Irvine Welsh much, and one can really see why" The Irish World
Price: £9.99



"Thoroughly entertaining... told with a dry wit and sincerity that most, if not all, readers of the book will appreciate." Maleysbhoys.com 
"A bold, biting thoughtful novel, Paradise Road will strike a chord with many - not just those of a Celtic persuasion -excellent entertaining read." TheCelticWiki.com

"An authentic representation of the Celtic story... You'll be drawn right into it." The Cetic Network 

"I 100% recommend it to everyone." Celticjournal.org 
"greatly enjoyable; would recommend it to fellow Celtic supporters" theawayend.net 
"an enjoyable, humorous and thought-provoking read." backpagefootball.com 

"think of Nick Hornby’s Fever Pitch but with a real pair of (foot)balls." efcfeelinblue.com 

"gritty and often hard hitting... an enjoyable journey of self-discovery" FourFourTwo magazine 
"O'Donnell has been compared to Irvine Welsh much, and one can really see why" The Irish World
Price: £9.99
Reader Comments
Brilliant wee book. Buy it.
Excellent
The great Glaswegian novel. Very readable.
It is a good read even if you are not a football fan.
Not just for the hoops fans. Football, swearing, music and international travel all feature to great effect.
Wonderful!
Terrific contemporary Scottish fiction.