Greatest of All Time

Allison, Alex

ISBN 10: 0349704538 / ISBN 13: 9780349704531

Published by Dialogue Books, 2026

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Greatest of All Time
• Publisher: Dialogue Books
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0349704538
• ISBN 13: 9780349704531
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

A tender look at queer love, coming-of-age and becoming a man in a hypermasculine world, perfect for fans of HEATED RIVALRY.

'A charming and tender look at love and the beautiful game' Eliza Clark
'Raw and propulsive' Lara Williams
'Delicate, devastating, brilliant - I loved it' Ashley Hickson-Lovelace

Samson Kabarebe is on the verge of stardom. At just nineteen, he's poised to take the football world by storm. Joining a struggling Premier League team, he steps into the spotlight, taking over the position-and squad number-of a rising homegrown talent who is wrestling with his own dreams and desires.

What begins as resentment between the two young athletes quickly evolves into an intense, undeniable bond. Samson's fiery drive, electrifying skills and irresistible charm spark a transformation, not just in the fortunes of the team, but in the lives around him. As their connection deepens, the story hurtles into a high-stakes world of competition, passion and raw want. Both men are forced to confront the pressures of masculinity, the ever-present threat of scandal, and the fragile balance of living in a body that could betray you at any moment.

With humour, heart and a touch of rebellion, this tender novel explores queer love and the trials of growing up in the hyper-masculine world of sport.

'Alex Allison has such a strong voice and is such a remarkable talent. I hope to be reading his work for many years to come' Naomi Ishiguro
'Compelling . . . a gentle reminder of what we allow ourselves to suffer in the name of love' Justin Myers

About the Author

Alex Allison (b. 1991) lives and works in London. Alex is a graduate of the Centre for New Writing MA at University of Manchester. His debut novel, The Art of the Body, was published in 2019. It won a Somerset Maugham Award and was longlisted for the Desmond Elliot Prize. Alex is a fan and co-owner of AFC Wimbledon.