Cover of Lionel Asbo: State of England

Lionel Asbo: State of England

Narrated by Alex Jennings

Released
November 11, 2025
Length
9 hrs 43 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Macmillan Audio
In the gritty setting of Diston Town, teenage Des Pepperdine strives for anonymity while grappling with a perilous secret and the overwhelming presence of his guardian, Lionel Asbo, a violent, tabloid-fixated ex-convict. When Lionel unexpectedly wins the lottery from prison, Des finds himself entangled in a whirlwind of newfound wealth and chaos, struggling with themes of survival, loyalty, and the pursuit of a better life. With sharp humor and a keen eye for the absurd, "Lionel Asbo: State of England" explores a young man's coming-of-age against a backdrop of fame and societal excess.

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