Imagine a Friend

When Louie met Marcie, he knew they’d be friends for the rest of their lives. But he was only half right.

What do you do when your best friend can’t see you any more?

Like, literally.

And what do you do when your friend isn’t there for you – because one of you isn’t anywhere at all?

Imagine a Friend is a story about happiness, friendship – and being invisible to the person you love most.

“A powerful and loving ode to lost youth. Quantick captures the emotional turmoil of childhood brilliantly.”

— Antony Johnston, creator of Atomic Blonde


“A soulful fantasy novella about the depths of childhood, full of pain and healing and finally hope.  Everyone who ever found or lost a friend will relate.”

— Paul Cornell, author of I Walk With Monsters, the Lychford novels, and writer on Doctor Who


“I wish this book had been about when I was a teenager! I love this book.”

— Harry Hill


“David Quantick is a maestro of all forms.”

— Rev. Richard Coles


“For as long as I’ve known him, David Quantick has been one of the funniest and most original writers around.”

— Armando Iannucci


“In Imagine a Friend, David Quantick perfectly captures childhood friendships, wonder and sadness. A unique and special tale about the human condition and connection, imagined with equal heart and humour, filled with unforgettable characters.”

— Harvey Hamer, Diamond Dimensions Universe author and Star Wars Insider contributor

Cover art by Kim Herbst. Title font and back cover layout by Dash Creative.