PATRICK CHARNLEY

Welcome to my website where you can find out about me and my novel This, my second life, which is out now, published by Hutchinson Heinemann.

An astonishing debut… The prose is spare and beautiful, the narrative simple but sound – it is as finely wrought as poetry… Jago’s distinctive voice emerges, a true and clear and entirely convincing creation, always reaching towards the light and life - The Guardian - Read the full review here.

A hypnotic read, gentle, generous and compelling Mail on Sunday

A beautifully written, authentic and deeply moving portrait of adversity, care and hope Daily Mail

Charnley has created his own world in this impressive debut, and it possesses its own unique magic The Telegraph

simply rewarding Times Literary Supplement

It succeeds as a work of art The week