Uninvited by Richard House (Paperback)

Ian Proctor has grand aspirations to be elsewhere in four months—his mind filled with visions of exotic destinations, relief from financial woes, and the prospect of companionship. Having followed his friend Gordon to London nine months ago, Ian is now gripped by a strong desire to overhaul his life again. The threat of eviction looms over their squat, his part-time job is slipping away, and Gordon, once a rent collector, is tangled in a failing scheme. On top of it all, the city is marred by violence, from a shocking incident involving a man thrown off a double-decker bus to menacing thugs armed with fists and paint-stripper.

In “Uninvited,” Richard House once again showcases his talent for capturing the pervasive sense of longing and loss in the lives of ordinary individuals. Richard House, originally from Cyprus, is a multi-talented artist, lecturer, and writer currently residing in Nottingham, England. His debut novel, “Bruiser,” received critical acclaim and was a finalist for the Ferro Lumley Award.