No Winners: A novel about memory, loyalty and the cost of waiting

By James Burton

Some families drift apart. Others are torn apart by choices that can never be undone.

For years, distance, resentment and misunderstanding have shaped the lives of those left behind. As old wounds reopen and long-buried truths emerge, family members are forced to confront the consequences of the past and the relationships they thought were beyond repair.

Set against the backdrop of everyday British life, No Winners is a powerful and emotionally honest novel that explores family estrangement, grief, regret and the difficult path towards forgiveness. Through richly drawn characters and deeply human experiences, James Burton examines the impact of decisions that echo across generations and asks whether reconciliation is ever truly out of reach.

Heartfelt, authentic and thought-provoking, No Winners is a compelling story about love, loss and the resilience of family bonds.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1066843023
• ISBN13: 9781066843022
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Ordinary Lives Press
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"