In 1989, in the west of Ireland, Donnie McNamara, tired of being a family disappointment, buys a one-way ticket to Tinseltown to pursue his ridiculed dreams of acting.
Abe Nelson, a fallen Hollywood legend, now wallows in LA dive bars.
Their worlds collide. Abe becomes a mentor for Donnie and is catapulted into his fantastical endeavour.
But will the journey to stardom end in red carpets or red faces?
'Chance would be a fine thing. But The Chancer is the finest - and funniest thing of all' - Olaf Tyaransen, Journalist & Author.
'Hilarious and heart-warming, The Chancer sparkles and pulls you in from the first page. A dazzling debut from Fiona Graham. I devoured it' - Emma Heatherington, Best-selling author
'Fantastic book! Sharp, funny and extremely enjoyable' - Sean Maguire, Actor
'You'll smile, you'll gasp, and you'll laugh out loud. The Chancer is a rollercoaster ride of pure Irish gold. Graham's debut is pacy, punchy and a pure joy' - Chris Harvey, STV
'Outstanding! Full of heart and packed with humour' - Anita Stratton, Radio Broadcaster
'A raucous tale of a hunt for stardom with family at its heart' - LoveReading