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Pub Date May 28 2026 | Archive Date Jun 25 2026


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Description

In the adrenaline fuelled world of competitive motorsport, Arthur Mangold takes the wheel of a Mazda MX-5, doing everything he can to keep up in a sport where he finds himself finishing last more often than not. He struggles to grapple with the tension between his passion and the pressures of those around him. Competition is one thing, but his biggest battle emanates from his own doubts and the blunt, unwavering expectations of his mother, Maddie, a former racer herself. When financial strain puts his championship dream at risk, a viral video of Arthur’s quirky, unfiltered commentary on the track propels him into the spotlight, opening unexpected doors.

While he finds newfound popularity, there’s no escaping the harsh realities that come with such an environment, growing rivalries, the looming threat of failure, manipulation. As the walls begin to close in, Arthur must confront not only his driving abilities but his identity as a racer also.

Everyone has a passion, a reason they do what they do, the thing they can’t imagine their life without. But sometimes, that purpose can get lost, leaving one question:

What drives you?

In the adrenaline fuelled world of competitive motorsport, Arthur Mangold takes the wheel of a Mazda MX-5, doing everything he can to keep up in a sport where he finds himself finishing last more...


A Note From the Publisher

Kieran Jordan is a writer and director who spent way too much time watching movies and TV growing up, which can only be to blame for what he wants to do with his life. After dabbling in the theatre world with his comedy show, Scriptless, he has now taken his writing to a completely new world with his debut novel, Backmarker. And there is a lot more on the way!

Kieran Jordan is a writer and director who spent way too much time watching movies and TV growing up, which can only be to blame for what he wants to do with his life. After dabbling in the theatre...


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EDITION Ebook
ISBN 9781806346905
PRICE £5.99 (GBP)
PAGES 360

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