In the summer of 1985, Will Evans sets off interrailing with one goal: win the heart of Ruby, the girl he’s been hopelessly in love with since university.
But with bad timing, bad jokes, and a rival named Tom Bellows, Will’s chances are slim. As they journey through cities, cultures, and chaos, Will must navigate more than train timetables—like growing up, letting go, and learning what love really means.
Funny, heartfelt, and painfully relatable, No Chance is a nostalgic coming-of-age story for anyone who has ever loved too hard, too soon.
About Gareth Alun Thomas
Gareth Thomas was born in Dinas Powys, just outside Cardiff but now lives in Blackwood in the Welsh valleys. He has worked for over 34 years for the NHS as a Biomedical Scientist and has recently retired and returned to work part time. Working part time Gareth finally had time to write his first novel, something that he always wanted to do. When his parents passed away Gareth and his brothers had to clear the house. He came across an old diary he had written when he went travelling with five friends across Europe on an interrail ticket. Using this diary as a template Gareth finally wrote and completed his first novel, “No chance.”
Gareth has been happily married to Amanda for over thirty years and they have three children together, two girls and a boy. In his spare time Gareth enjoys walking the dog, travelling and playing the guitar as well as cooking for the family.