This is one of Sparsile's publications, and on top of that Barrie is a member of the Glasgow SF Writing Circle, as am I. So naturally I went along to his book launch to grab a signed copy of his latest book, which I shall call CTU for short.
   I am not going to pretend that CTU is a literary masterpiece. Essentially it's a collection of anecdotes from Barrie's eventful life travelling around the world. What I will say is that I am amazed that Barrie has survived to write to book, and that it is very funny.
   So by all means get this book (especially as that helps to support Sparsile Books) if you want to laugh at Barrie's bizarre exploits in various very different parts of the world. I think I can safely guarantee that you will laugh.