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Fire McGuire

By: Steve McElhenny
Narrated by: Ian Gibblet
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If there was ever to be a category in the Guinness Book of World Records for, Person Fired from the Highest Number of Jobs, then standing at the summit of this dubious list, you would find the name of Barry McGuire.

In the past nine months alone, McGuire had been fired from thirteen different jobs - all of which had been upon the very first day.

Unbeknownst to the companies who hire him, McGuire is playing an outrageous and secret game to see how many jobs he can get fired from in the most outlandish ways.

When McGuire starts a new job for a once-popular toy company, he sees getting sacked as a formality. Yet, through a series of remarkable events, getting fired from this place isn't as straightforward as it first appears.

Are his repeated failures to get fired just bad luck? Is it destiny? Or are there darker forces at play?

Fire McGuire is an unconventional black comedy from the irreverent mind of Steve McElhenny

©2024 Steve McElhenny (P)2026 Sicaso Publishing Horror Literature & Fiction Witty
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Strange and unusual about a bloke who works to get sacked. Found it ok but hard going at times.

Very Strange and Unusual Story

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Very cleaver and funny story,how many times you can get fired. Well written and narrated, highly recommend

Great Fun

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This one is right up there with Draculand for sheer laugh out loud fun. I was in near stitches more than once. Barry Maguire really likes to play the game, and that is… well, you’ll have to listen to find out.
The story is sharp, witty, and brilliantly paced. Steve's writing is on top form here, and Ian Gibblet’s narration and delivery nails the humour and timing perfectly.
Easily one of Steve’s best yet, and absolutely worth the wait.
Highly recommended listening.

You are fired!

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Another classic tale from the macabre mind of McElhenny. I hadn't actually read the summary before listening to this so as the plot started to darken I became quite invested in McGuire's fate. The story has just the right amount humour not to distract from the disturbing aspects of the plot which insinuate slowly into the last third of book. This story would be great with added sound effects and could easily be turned into an excellent radio play.

Ian Gibblet's narration is clear with no noticeable dips or breaks in the sound quality. Some of the character voices are a little too similar for my tastes but this does not mean you don't know who is talking at a given moment.

Overall this is a great tale with an ending that leaves the possibility of a hilarious sequel.

McElhenny at his best

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To say I loved this book is an understatement. The story had me utterly hooked with all the unexpected and explosive twists. Barry is an unusual and entertaining character, his behaviour is wildly over the top and most of the time hilarious. Gradually things change, and the fiendishly gripping suspense begins. The ending is a chef’s kiss!
Ian Gibblet nailed the narration.

A review copy of this book was sent to me by the author. All of the above opinions are my own.

The story had me utterly hooked.

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