Cast No Shadow by Martin J Pickering is a raw, funny, and brutal coming-of-age memoir set between 1989 and 1996—a period described as the last truly free decade before widespread mobile phone use. This book chronicles the experiences of a Scottish teenager uprooted to rural England, finding identity amidst the chaos of 90s rave culture and the rise of the Oasis Generation.

The narrative details a time when youth lived by reputation, learning through music, fights, drugs, and brotherhood. Tensions escalate when a group of Travellers moves into the village, leading to a reckless act of violence that drags the author into a much darker world, forcing him to fight his way out of the life closing in around him.

• A gritty, wild, and unfiltered memoir detailing coming-of-age in the 1990s.
• Explores themes of brotherhood, violence, and the culture surrounding the Oasis Generation.
• Perfect for fans of Trainspotting and This Is England.
• Written by Filmmaker Martin J Pickering.

• Author: Martin J Pickering
• Binding: Paperback
• Format: Large Print
• Language: English
• Publication Date: June 11, 2026
• Print Length: 216 pages
• Dimensions: 127 x 13.7 x 203.2 mm (12.7 x 1.37 x 20.32 cm)
• Item Weight: 299 g
• ISBN-13: 979-8197613332

Discover the unfiltered story of survival and identity during the chaotic transition into the modern era.