Book launch: 'Upgunner' by Corporal Christopher Bryde

Join us for the highly anticipated launch of Upgunner, the debut novel by Corporal Christopher Bryde.

This compelling and deeply personal story provides an unflinching portrayal of a US Marine’s battle for survival, both physically and mentally, after awakening from a coma to discover he has lost his leg to an IED explosion.

About the Author

Christopher Bryde, a former U.S. Marine Infantry Machine Gunner, lost both due to a Taliban IED explosion in Afghanistan.

After years of recovery, he shifted focus to academic study. He has earned a BA in Creative and Professional Writing and an MA in Creative Writing: First Novel at St. Mary’s University Twickenham, London.

As of 2024, he is pursuing a PhD in Creative Writing at St. Mary’s. Bryde is also an Invictus Games athlete, training for the inaugural Winter Invictus Games in 2025.

Admission is free, but spaces are limited