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Waterstones in Ballymena is set to host local Ballymena Author John McAllister this Friday night. John is the writer of Ballymena bestseller The Station Sergeant and is returning with a book that we are sure will be equally successful. Meet Local Author John McAllister at Waterstones Ballymena Here are some more details: This Friday 2nd October from 7pm. Local author John McAllister will be here to officially launch his new book ‘Barlow by the Book‘, the second in a series about a Ballymena police sergeant. If you have read John’s first book then you will be keen to find out more about the Ballymena based bobby! His first book, The Station Sergeant, is a crime novel set in Ballymena where author John was born. Set in 1959 and 1960 the book introduces John Barlow, the new Station Sergeant in the town. This is a thrilling crime novel with twists, turns, murder and even cattle stealing! This book has captured the interest of many local folks who grew up in the 1950’s and 60’s and we are sure that the latest instalment will receive and equally enthusiastic reception. Waterstones stock lots of books which are of local interest. If you are from Ballymena or know someone who is interested in our town then here are a couple of other books which we would recommend.   Ballymena: City of the Seven Towers Author...