How far might people go to secure the kind of political outcomes they want? That’s one of the themes of this thought-provoking and topical mystery thriller by Peter Rowlands, writing under the pen-name Anders Teller.

Released from hospital after a serious car accident that he can’t even remember, Tom Anthony finds himself questioning everything about his life – his girlfriend’s loyalty, his neighbour’s motives, and his own beliefs and aspirations. And then there’s the ebullient but enigmatic Emily. Is she on his side? Can he trust her?

Inspired by the events surrounding Britain’s EU membership vote, ‘Never Going to Happen’ broadens out into a classic mystery about an average man pitted against forces he doesn’t understand.

The story is not short on wry humour. The scene where Tom accidentally invites two women as his plus-one to the same dinner is just one toe-curling example.

As the plot approaches its dramatic climax, we’re asked to consider whether grand issues or personal relationships are really more important.