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Kalooki

By: William J. Phoenix
Narrated by: William J. Phoenix
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In the heart of post-7/7 London, amidst the shadows of violence, addiction, and a family legacy soaked in secrets, Kalooki unravels the raw, unflinching story of Lenny Bell—a barrow boy turned bruised soul navigating survival in a world that never gave him a chance.

From a childhood dominated by a violent, racist father to the bloodstained battlegrounds of East London’s street markets, Lenny's life spirals through drink, drugs, betrayal—and love. When Griselda Quinn, the daughter of his family's sworn enemies, unexpectedly walks into his world, she sets off a chain of events that will ignite decades of hatred, family feuds, and personal reckoning.

Spanning generations and woven through the Blitz, London’s criminal underworld, and the haunting scars of trauma, Kalooki is a visceral and uncompromising novel of survival, redemption, and the brutal truths we inherit—and sometimes inflict.

Gripping, brutal, and heartbreakingly real—this is not just a story. It’s a confession.

Perfect for fans of gritty British fiction, true crime-inspired novels, and character-driven dramas like This Is England, Shantaram, or A Child Called "It".

©2025 William J Phoenix (P)2025 William J Phoenix
City Life Coming of Age Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Urban Emotionally Gripping Heartfelt
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What a rollercoaster of a journey, amazing book. The story line hits home, anyone who’s struggled with the poison of alcohol can relate to parts of this book. A eye opener into the life that it can lead you to live . Really enjoyed this book and the author is a top bloke who I’ve had the pleasure to meet .

Great story !

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