Author:Maurice Hamilton,Martin Brundle
'A BRILLIANT TRIBUTE TO A BRILLIANT MAN.' BOOK OF THE MONTH - CLASSIC AND SPORTS CAR
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A celebration of the extraordinary life of legendary commentator Murray Walker, with tributes from key figures in Formula 1 and motorsport.
Murray Walker was the voice of Formula One, matching the thrill of the track with his equally fast-paced and exhilarating commentary, delivering the euphoria of motor racing to millions.
Commentating on his first grand prix for the BBC at Silverstone in 1949, Murray's broadcasting career spanned over fifty years. His natural warmth and infectious enthusiasm won great affection with audiences, whilst his passion and knowledge of motorsport allowed him to hone his instinctive presenting style into a craft.
When Murray passed away in March 2021, tributes came flooding in from every corner of the sporting world. This book, compiled by Murray's great friend and colleague Maurice Hamilton, celebrates the extraordinary life of this truly legendary man. With contributions from drivers and industry figures, and many friends from the world of motorsport and beyond, Incredible! combines fond memories, never-before-told stories and famous Murrayisms with reflections on the highlights of a life lived at full throttle.
A brilliant tribute to a brilliant man.
—— Book of the Month , Classic and Sports CarThis affectionate biographical tome offers a host of fond memories and stories, including tributes from the great and the good of motor racing. A fascinating insight.
—— GP RacingWonderfully intertwines Walker's off-track life with his unwavering passion and love for motorsport. Incredible! serves as a reminder not only of what motorsport lost, but also everything it gained from the presence of Murray Walker. A must-read for all motorsport fans.
—— AutosportBursting with tributes, insight and love for one of F1's giants. Well worth a read.
—— The RaceThe iconic voice of our sport and a great man.
—— Lewis HamiltonThis celebration of his life features a multitude of tales about the man himself, with many anecdotes from those in the sport and who knew him best. It's a must-read.
—— Motor Sport MagazineMaybe old soldiers never die? His legacy and his memory is so strong, and what he gave to so many Formula 1 fans and number of people he affected, he became bigger than the sport, so we have got a lot to be thankful to Murray for.
—— Damon HillA story very well written about a life extremely well lived.
—— Motor Sport MagazineGenius broadcaster and passionate soundtrack to generations of Formula 1 fans all around the world....the irreplaceable voice of F1.
—— Martin BrundleA legend.
—— Eddie JordanA very special man in every respect... the perfect gentleman, a man who had great style and great skills with the English language.
—— Sir Jackie StewartLegend is a word bandied around all too easily, but it is a completely appropriate description of Murray Walker.
—— Andrew Benson, BBC SportHis passion and love of the sport inspired millions of fans around the world. He will forever be a part of our history, and will be dearly missed.
—— Formula OneThe voice of F1 to millions. His love, passion and positivity for our sport were unmatched.
—— MercedesA wordsmith who could make snooker exciting.
—— Jeremy ClarksonA career indivisible from the sport upon which he commentated.
—— The IndependentFew commentators come to truly epitomise their subject, but over Walker's 23 years of bringing F1 to the nation he was acknowledged as a true great, and a unique talent.
—— The GuardianAny angler will find meaning in this book.
—— SCOTTISH FIELDA chillingly vivid thriller in a fantastic setting - you can almost feel the icy Alpine wind on your face as you turn the pages.
—— T M Logan, bestselling author of THE HOLIDAYA tense page-turner.
—— Sunday Times Style magazineOne of the most eagerly awaited debuts of the year.
—— Sunday Express magazineThe nail-biting suspense and spooky atmosphere of Sarah Pearse's thrilling debut novel kept me reading until late in the night. I loved Sarah's masterful descriptions of the Alpine setting, the creepy history of the hotel, and the growing sense of danger as the hapless characters are cut off from the outside world by a massive storm . . . just as the realisation dawns that a deranged killer is on the loose.
—— Ann Gosslin, author of THE SHADOW BIRD and THE DOUBLETense, claustrophobic and chilling in every sense of the word.
—— Tammy Cohen, author of WHEN SHE WAS BADDark and suspenseful - I had shivers running down my spine as I read this chilling thriller.
—— Good HousekeepingAn addictive, creepy and twisting read. The perfect gothic story for a cold February night.
—— StylistAn eerie, atmospheric novel that had me completely on the edge of my seat.
—— Reese Witherspoon, for Reese's Book Club[A] menacing, creepy debut [...] There are echoes of Hitchcock and du Maurier, but Pearse has her own distinctive, emotional voice - one to be admired.
—— Daily MailTense, chilling and full of surprises.
—— Sun, Pick of the WeekLocked-room mysteries a la Agatha Christie are proving to be very popular right now, and this one doesn't disappoint.
—— PrimaThis atmospheric chiller has a few shocks up its sleeve.
—— Crime MonthlyA mix of whodunnit and psychological thriller with hints of horror, this fine debut [...] is smartly structured and often powerful.
—— Sunday TimesSpooky, chilling and claustrophobic.
—— ObserverThis impressive debut is a twist on the classic locked-room mystery in a wonderfully eerie Gothic setting. Its sharp prose builds suspense through a series of twists that will send an Alpine chill up your spine, building to an unpredictable finale. This clever, compelling thriller deserves to be a bestseller and marks out Sarah Pearse as one to watch.
—— Sunday Express S MagazineWant a book that's going to leave you chilled to the bone? This is it!
—— Fabulous MagazineSarah Pearse's chilling debut is making waves. The Sanatorium certainly has an eerie, cinematic appeal [...] With whispers of The Shining in setting and The Girl on the Train in pace.
—— Vanity FairI absolutely loved The Sanatorium - it gave me all the wintry thrills and chills. It was just wonderful.
—— Lucy Foley, bestselling author of THE HUNTING PARTY and THE GUEST LISTGenuinely scary and deliciously atmospheric, and one of the best books of 2021, this international bestseller is guaranteed to give you goosebumps.
—— Woman & HomeWhat a page-turner! Like Agatha Christie crossed with Scandi noir, and doing with Swiss mountains what Jane Harper books do with the Australian outback. Loved it, and can't wait for the next Elin book!
—— Andrea Mara, author of ALL HER FAULT