Genre - A modern speculative mystery, of natural menace. It is
worth noting, that a number of issues in this story, have been
inspired by actual events and mirror recent headline reports
featured in both the tabloid and broadsheet papers. The scenario
therefore, is but a step away from actually happening. A work of
fiction...? Well maybe. But the simple notion at the core of this
book is so plausible; it would be easy for the reader to assume,
that one day... it will happen Therefore, as humanity eases its way
into world domination, interference on the natural order is
inevitable. On the grand scale, there is global warming but at a
local level, who knows what those effects might be. For the small
Dorset town in this story though, it results in 'left field'
consequences taking its community, completely unawares. Un-natural
Selection By James Donnelly Poor Common is an insignificant patch
of scrub and woodland. Its geography typical of cities and towns
through out the UK and encroached by humanity in all its forms:
roads, houses - people. Like many open spaces, it is a welcome
pocket of green in an expanding urban environment and seemingly of
little consequence. However, the disappearance of a young child
from a house with direct access to this tiny swathe catapults it to
global interest. The Police on the whole are convinced they have
their man; a modern monster hiding within the fabric of society.
Proof though is the problem for Inspector Patrick Stimpson. A solid
copper and naturally suspicious, he is totally unprepared for the
reality check that would later be inflicted upon him. Twenty seven
year old Tony Nash, Forest Ranger, self confessed outdoorsman,
tanned and gently weathered, has his own problems. With a good
working knowledge of what to expect from the relatively benign
local wildlife, he is increasingly concerned as disquieting rumours
about animals being clinically predated upon, become reality. The
conclusions he draws are ominously disturbing, and not just for the
local residents. Long term, the potential repercussions would be
devastating to the natural order of this green and pleasant island
we call home. With so much at stake, why is he reluctant to come
forward? As the media stirs up Tony's past, the two men eventually
cross-swords; the Ranger, relegated to near nutter status by the
Inspector, is equally contemptuous. However, in an effort to unlock
the secret of Poor Common, they must form an unlikely alliance.
General
Imprint: |
James Donnelly
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
February 2014 |
First published: |
March 2014 |
Authors: |
James Donnelly
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Dimensions: |
198 x 128 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
352 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-9928229-0-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Crime & mystery >
General
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LSN: |
0-9928229-0-4 |
Barcode: |
9780992822903 |
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