The Fifth Voice
Paul Connolly
Paperback
'The Fifth Voice' is a poignant and comic tale of four lives and a single passion for music.
- ISBN 9781781321195
- Published May 2014
- Paperback
203 x 133mm (288 pages)
The lives of four singers are far from harmonious. Danny’s marriage is on the rocks, while Vince is struggling with a debilitating illness. Henry is having a mid-life crisis, and Neil is at war with his father. But when they sing together none of that matters. Because something magical happens.
On a mission to compete against the best quartet singers in Britain, they turn to veteran entertainer, Ken, who inspires them to discover a curious vocal technique called The Fifth Voice.
Over the course of a year and several adventures, they make discoveries about the power of music and friendship that help each of them shape the rest of their lives. And when they eventually find The Fifth Voice, they discover a prize much greater than the one they imagined.
The Fifth Voice is a poignant and comic tale of four lives and a single passion.
The Fifth Voice has been awarded an IndieBrag Medallion.

Paul Connolly was born and brought up in Liverpool, and his first memory is hearing
Help! by The Beatles at the age of five. After studying Biology at Manchester University he worked for many years as a technical author in the computer industry, the foundation of his writing career.
Paul sings bass with award-winning a cappella group The Royal Harmonics, which provided the inspiration for his debut novel,
The Fifth Voice. He lives in Berkshire, visits Lundy Island as often as possible, supports Everton F.C., and has a grown-up daughter. For more information, or to get in touch with Paul, please visit
www.paulconnollyauthor.com.
‘A funny, touching and charming tale’
– David Nobbs— Bestselling author of The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin
‘A great story, full of memorable characters… a cappella as a metaphor for life!’
– Deke Sharon — Pitch Perfect, The Sing Off,
The House Jacks, CASA Founder‘An enchanting human study, a compelling musical story’
– John Palmer — Musical Director, The Royal Harmonics
Read more in this article in the
Bristol Post, August 2014.
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