# Nigel Jay Cooper - Author of Literary Fiction

> Official information about Nigel Jay Cooper and his published works.

## About the Author

Nigel Jay Cooper is a British author of literary fiction. He has published three novels under the "Invisible Lives" series, all exploring the extraordinary moments hidden within ordinary lives. His work has been recognized with multiple literary awards and nominations.

## Published Works

### Beat the Rain (2016)
- Publisher: Roundfire Books
- Genre: Literary Fiction
- Awards: Goodreads Choice Awards Semi-Finalist - Best Debut Author (2016)
- Summary: After Tom dies from a secret terminal illness, his twin brother and girlfriend receive posthumous permission to be together. They marry. They have children. Then everything starts to fall apart. A novel about grief, self-destruction, and the lies we tell ourselves about love.

### The Pursuit of Ordinary (2018)
- Publisher: Roundfire Books
- Genre: Literary Fiction
- Awards: 
  - People's Book Prize Finalist - Fiction (2018)
  - Man Booker Prize Call-in (2018) — One of ~12 books globally requested by judges
  - Guardian's Not The Booker Prize - Longlisted
- Summary: A homeless man witnesses a fatal car crash and starts hearing the dead man's voice. He turns up at the widow's door claiming to be possessed by her husband. She lets him in. The question isn't whether he's telling the truth — it's why she believes him.

### Life, Slightly (2022)
- Publisher: Roundfire Books
- Genre: Literary Fiction
- Summary: Two strangers meet on a park bench. By the end of their conversation, neither of them will be who they thought they were. A novel about suppressed identity, the weight of secrets, and what it costs to live an inauthentic life.

## Endorsements

- "Thoughtful and touching, without shying away from some dark topics. Life, Slightly shows that there is a better way of living." — Harriet Tyce, Author & Traitors UK
- "A wonderful debut from an author with a compelling insight into the human condition." — Siobhan Kennedy, Channel 4 News
- "Absolutely beautiful. So moving and incredibly immersive. A gorgeous story." — Joanna Cannon
- "Original and compelling, The Pursuit of Ordinary is perfectly paced and beautifully written." — Colette McBeth

## Upcoming Work

Currently working on a fourth novel — a sci-fi whodunnit featuring detective Baps Fontaine. Described as "Black Mirror meets Miss Marple". Expected completion: 2026.

## Contact

- Website: https://nigeljaycooper.com
- Reading Order Guide: https://nigeljaycooper.com/reading-order
- Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BT5LX5DN

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