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1980
- A Year in the Life of Keith Diamond
- Narrated by: Peter J Matthews
- Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
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Summary
Relive the 1980s in this rip-roaring time travel adventure from bestselling author, Jason Ayres.
As the 2020s dawn, Keith Diamond, the self-styled ‘Diamond Geezer’, works as a shock jock presenter at controversial radio station, ChatFM. When the station comes under new management, Keith finds himself surplus to requirements. His employment prospects look bleak until a stranger gives him a bracelet that catapults him forty years back in time to when he was a young journalist. Soaking up the culture, Keith immerses himself in the music scene, going to see legendary bands like The Clash, Blondie, and The Specials, but soon there are more important tasks at hand.
Working in Fleet Street, Keith finds himself thrust into the news stories of the day. These range from the hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper to the death of John Lennon, plus the world’s obsession with “Who Shot JR?” From a personal perspective, 1980 is a pivotal year on which both his and many of his friends’ destinies depend. Can he rectify past mistakes, avert disasters, and reshape both his future and that of others?
Join Keith, as he revisits the culture and events of 1980, in this humorous and thought-provoking time travel story.
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- Paul Barraclough
- 27-06-24
Brilliant
Thoroughly enjoyed this book, can't wait for the sequel. Helped me with my 10k runs.
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- Wilco707
- 12-07-24
Good story
Began with a new twist on time travel based around a bracelet and so not stereotypical way it’s been done by others which was refreshing. Story was good and being a late teen in the 80’s much of the content resonated with me.
The only negative was the narrator who was a bit drab and slow. He sounded like it was hard work and didn’t add much to the characters. Other than that a very good Jason Ayers offering
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- fretts
- 17-05-24
Good Start
Really enjoyed this first book in a new series from Jason Ayers. Simple premise based on the redemption of the central character through his interactions when transported back in time to 1980. Plenty of detail for those of us that lived through the 80s to bring back all the nostalgia and I thought some very insightful details about the ravages of time on the middle aged male body that had me laughing. Great start to the series and really looking forward to listening to the next. Great narration too from Peter J Matthews, a good choice that I hope we hear from again maybe.
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- ray
- 14-05-24
Interesting Concept
It took some time to adjust to the narrator, but once I did, the story's intriguing concept pulled me in. 1980.. It is a solid time-travel book and presents an interesting perspective on the changes over time. I'm eagerly looking forward to delving into the sequel.. 1981. Honestly if you like Jasons other work you'll like this
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- Carl S
- 12-10-24
Very entertaining
Nicely thought through story by Jason Ayres, light hearted and a good reminisce for someone who can just about remember the 80's (good and bad bits)! I'm off to grab 1981 now....
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- John Marsden
- 25-09-24
Loved the story.
Imagine being given a chance to go back 40 years and tweak your actions for a whole year, totally changing your future. That's what happens to Keith Diamond. Well written and entertainingly humorous from start to finish. I like the differences between what the bracelet allowed and didn't. Easy to imagine the frustration when not allowed to make some changes that would have been fantastic. Peter J Matthews narration was excellent and brought the whole story to life, highly recommended. Looking forward to future instalments.
I was kindly given a copy of the book by the narrator and leave this honest review.
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- Geoff R
- 25-06-24
Great Story
A great story on so many levels. The concept of time travel used to illustrate how an individual can make small changes to his life and end up much happier or better off.
It started of with little sympathy for the populist brash main character but his travel into the past showed that deep down he was a decent bloke and it was the time and surroundings that made him what he was in his ‘first’ life. With the hindsight he gained he was able to tweak who he was and in the end well….. I won’t spoil it
A very nice performance as well and looking forward to 1981
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- Janey Day
- 13-05-24
Enjoyable time travel tale
Very enjoyable story. Second chance story with a happy ending. Well worth a listen when you are in the mood for a light-hearted tale. Very good narration.
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