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Find out moreNot in my Name by Michael Coolwood is an interesting mix of political fantasy and murder mystery. It is earnest and passionate but quite straightforwardly written, which makes it also suitable for younger adult readers.
The plot revolves around a group of activists living in a commune in an imaginary version of 2003. Each of the group has their own reasons for being there and their own personal problems that they have brought with them. The trust and camaraderie that the group feel towards each other is suddenly put in jeopardy, however, when they discover that they have been infiltrated and then...the murders begin.
The writer has cleverly used authentic but edited contemporary quotes from public figures, applying them to a different situation, thus underlining his premise that politicians will say, do, promise almost anything in order to gain or remain in power, a very high profile scenario happening right now in the U.S. The book is also timely in the descriptions of the way the activists are treated at the hands of the police, very reminiscent of the BLM protests.
The ending is slightly unexpected but perfectly reasoned and inevitable, going a long way to restore the reader's faith in human nature and family ties. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it.
Drena Irish, A LoveReading Ambassador
In an alternate 2003, the UK holds a referendum to go to war with Iraq and splits the nation with a 52% to 48% yes vote.
A young activist is beaten to death after a demonstration. The police say her murder was random. It wasn’t. More activists will be murdered. The activists only trust each other. Maybe that trust has already been betrayed.
Witty, political and provocative, this New Adult mystery is based on real events, and keeps the reader guessing to the very end.
ISBN: 9781910461150
Publication date: 20/03/2021
Publisher: Claret Press
Format: Paperback
ISBN: | 9781910461150 |
Publication date: | 20th March 2021 |
Author: | Michael Coolwood |
Publisher: | Claret Press |
Format: | Paperback |
Genres: | Crime / Mystery, Indie Author Books, Indie Books We Love, |
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