Based On True Events, There’s No Room For Jugglers In My Circus By Jason Cook, Immerses Readers In Drug Addiction And Crime

On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment eBook magazine UK“, There’s No Room for Jugglers in My Circus, based on true events, recounts Jason Cook’s harrowing journey into the world of drug addiction and crime at the tender age of 12.

 

There’s No Room For Jugglers In My Circus

Jason Cook’s “There’s No Room for Jugglers in My Circus” is a raw and unflinching memoir that plunges readers into the gritty underworld of addiction and crime. This powerful debut, set against the backdrop of Borehamwood and London, chronicles Cook’s descent into a life dominated by fear, violence, and the constant struggle for survival.

Based on true events, the book offers a chillingly realistic portrayal of Cook’s experiences with drug dealing, gang life, and incarceration from a young age. It delves deep into the psyche of those entangled in this chaotic world, exploring themes of power, loyalty, and the devastating consequences of addiction.

“There’s No Room for Jugglers in My Circus” is the first installment in a gripping four-part series that includes “The Gangster’s Runner,” “Nice Little Earner,” and “The Devil’s Dandruff.” Together, these books chart twelve years of Cook’s harrowing journey through the criminal underworld, culminating in his ultimate triumph over addiction.

This unflinchingly honest memoir serves as a powerful precursor to the upcoming film “Cookster: The Darkest Days,” set for release in March. With its raw and unflinching honesty, “There’s No Room for Jugglers in My Circus” is a must-read for anyone seeking a glimpse into the darkest corners of society and the human soul.

Jason Cook

My books are based on my true life story, biography and crime novels. They will be of interest to all age groups, as this is not your typical gangster story, it’s about an innocent, naïve, easily lead boy, from a poor estate in Hackney, London, who found himself involved in the criminal underworld. It’s told through the eyes of a young boy struggling to grow up with the influences around him. It’s presented from a different angle and in a way we all can relate too.

I am a dyslexic and an ex-con. I was smoking and selling hash from my bedroom when I was 12. By the time I was 16, I’d moved on to ecstasy and became involved with local gangsters. For more about my life story check out my web page http://www.authorjasoncook.com/

I carried both knives and guns, took steroids and worked out at the gym to build myself up. By 17, I was helping local gangsters collect debts, from money lending to drugs. It was a game of survival, dog eat dog. I was living the good life, fast cars, fast woman and clubbing. Money was hidden in safe houses, and trust was based only on fear and addiction. Life was about earning respect from other criminals further up the chain.

I was 18 when my house was raided, my first stint in prison followed, and there I came into contact with more hardened criminals. On my release, I was able to use my contacts and progressed further into the underworld, people who were once my suppliers were now my clients. I was hitting the big time.

Was I happy? No I was numb; everything I did was about getting my next fix of ‘devil’s dandruff” cocaine. I couldn’t trust anyone; real friends didn’t exist, and I was in a constant state of paranoia. Part of me wanted out, but where does a gangsters runner run?

After my third overdose, I was arrested again, and given a Seven and a half year sentence, of which I served two years, nine months. It was during that period in prison that I was able to finally turn my life around. I joined the education programme, taking computer studies and also volunteered for a drug free wing, where I was given help and support to kick my drug habit. As part of the rehabilitation programme we were encouraged to start writing about our experiences, which I have continued with, and it is what inspired me to write my first book, “There’s No Room for Jugglers in my Circus”.

I published my first two books myself and they have out sold the Da Vinci Code By Dan Brown’s in the local WH Smith, I have attended local signings in WH Smith and well as a Charity signing for the local Tesco and I am currently waiting to hear from their book buying department as to whether they will be stocking my first two books. My first two novels are being used in the local community in ‘drug awareness’ groups, and I have made many appearances in local libraries to talk about my work, writing with dyslexia and my former life.

I am totally clean now, and a respected family man and part of my local community. I like to act in my spare time and have been an extra in film ‘Ten Dead Men Clubbing to Death” and I have co-produced a film called “Thugs Mugs and Violence” and acted the main role as Otis.

-Jason Cook

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