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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. LOYALTY AND GREED The novel is set primarily in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and spans the years 2020-2023, covering the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit, and major political and social events in the UK. The narrative is episodic, blending fiction, social commentary, poetry, and real-world events, with a focus on the lives of Jon Ball, Marandellas, Pete, Anna, and their circle. The story vividly depicts the onset and progression of the COVID 19 pandemic: lockdowns, social distancing, mask-wearing, and the impact on daily life, work, and relationships. Characters adapt to new routines: remote work, online meetings, home-based media production, and the psychological effects of isolation and uncertainty. The book satirises UK politics, especially the handling of Brexit and the pandemic by Boris Johnson's government. It highlights government mismanagement, public confusion over regulations, and the influence of misinformation and foreign interference (notably Russian) in British affairs. A central plot involves Jon Ball investigating leaks of sensitive information about Afghan interpreters, blackmail using deepfake videos, and the manipulation of UK politics and finance by Russian and other foreign actors. The narrative explores cyber warfare, blackmail, and the vulnerability of public figures to digital manipulation. The rise of artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and online trolling is a recurring theme, with characters experiencing the personal and professional consequences of fake news, online abuse, and manipulated media. The book discusses the erosion of trust in media and institutions, and the challenges of distinguishing truth from fiction in the digital age. The story is rich in observations about British society: class, race, local politics, the NHS, and the changing nature of work and community. It features "vox pop" segments-snippets of public opinion on current events, often humorous or poignant. The characters' personal lives-friendships, romances, family ties-are interwoven with the broader social and political narrative. Issues of loyalty, trust, and resilience are explored against a backdrop of national crisis and upheaval. The book covers the fall of Kabul, the death of Prince Philip, the Queen's death, the Platinum Jubilee, and the coronation of King Charles III, showing their impact on ordinary people. Despite serious themes, the tone is often wry and ironic, using humour to critique authority and highlight the absurdities of modern British life. The novel ends with reflections on change, loss, and endurance, as the characters and the country move from crisis to crisis, seeking meaning and connection in uncertain times. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. My brother killed himself. He thought the internet was haunted by fairies. Germs were in his brain telling him what to think. Madness. I know it can't be true. You know it can't be true. It can never happen.It isn't happening to you.Is it?George Philips. June 2020 This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Modern poems. Ancient places with new problems. The Novichok poisonings. The Covid lockdown. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In 2017 the British Ministry of Defence is busy with Brexit.So Jon Ball is alone investigating minor thefts and missing stores.It's routine stuff.So why was he beaten up? Why was he warned not to touch Parry's computer files? How did Parry die? Is it a coincidence his Home Office contact was drowned in the Thames?Jon wonders if corruption goes higher than the MOD stores.Brexit has not destroyed Britain's economy. Europe has not divided. NATO still stands.Could some unknown power give things a helping hand?Could this plot bring down Theresa May's government? Could Britain's financial reputation be destroyed?In the end, Jon Ball must go alone and save the West. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. SALISBURY SLEEPERThe story is set in Salisbury and Bournemouth, with significant events occurring around Salisbury Cathedral, local factories, and MOD (Ministry of Defence) sites. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Brexit, local politics, and the 2018 Salisbury poisoning incident (Sergei Skripal case).Jon Ball: A former soldier and investigator, working undercover at a factory producing tear gas grenades, tasked with uncovering theft and security breaches. Pete Lovell: A writer and friend of Jon, involved in local journalism and personal relationships. Marandellas: Jon's partner, a TV personality, involved in reporting on local incidents. Sandrine Cashford: MOD employee, involved in secret projects and intelligence work. Penelope Clay: A local activist with radical ideas about Salisbury Cathedral and women's history.Jon works undercover at a factory making CS gas grenades, observing lax security and theft by staff and management. He reports findings to Major Lewis, including evidence of stolen materials and poor oversight. The investigation reveals management's complicity and casual attitude towards theft.Sandrine Cashford and colleagues uncover hacking and espionage at Army HQ, with Russian labourers suspected of installing hardware to siphon off MOD emails and data. Discovery of USB drives and hidden computers in an allotment shed links local events to international espionage.The narrative covers the real-life poisoning of Sergei Skripal and his daughter, blending fictional and factual elements. Local reactions, media coverage, and government responses are depicted, including the cordoning off of sites and involvement of the Army and Metropolitan Police.The story explores the impact of Brexit on local attitudes, employment, and social cohesion. Themes of homelessness, migration, and economic hardship are woven throughout. Local activism, especially around Salisbury Cathedral, features prominently, with Penelope Clay's plot to bomb the cathedral as a radical protest against male-dominated history and religion.Jon and friends thwart Penelope Clay's attempt to bomb the cathedral, revealing her motivations and the symbolic nature of her protest. The story ends with reflections on the aftermath of the poisoning, the ongoing effects of Brexit, and the resilience of the Salisbury community.The themes cover espionage, security, and the vulnerability of institutions. The intersection of personal lives with national and international events. The search for meaning and belonging in a changing world. The tension between tradition and progress, especially regarding gender and history. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. LOYALTY AND GREED The novel is set primarily in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and spans the years 2020-2023, covering the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit, and major political and social events in the UK. The narrative is episodic, blending fiction, social commentary, poetry, and real-world events, with a focus on the lives of Jon Ball, Marandellas, Pete, Anna, and their circle. The story vividly depicts the onset and progression of the COVID 19 pandemic: lockdowns, social distancing, mask-wearing, and the impact on daily life, work, and relationships. Characters adapt to new routines: remote work, online meetings, home-based media production, and the psychological effects of isolation and uncertainty. The book satirises UK politics, especially the handling of Brexit and the pandemic by Boris Johnson's government. It highlights government mismanagement, public confusion over regulations, and the influence of misinformation and foreign interference (notably Russian) in British affairs. A central plot involves Jon Ball investigating leaks of sensitive information about Afghan interpreters, blackmail using deepfake videos, and the manipulation of UK politics and finance by Russian and other foreign actors. The narrative explores cyber warfare, blackmail, and the vulnerability of public figures to digital manipulation. The rise of artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and online trolling is a recurring theme, with characters experiencing the personal and professional consequences of fake news, online abuse, and manipulated media. The book discusses the erosion of trust in media and institutions, and the challenges of distinguishing truth from fiction in the digital age. The story is rich in observations about British society: class, race, local politics, the NHS, and the changing nature of work and community. It features "vox pop" segments-snippets of public opinion on current events, often humorous or poignant. The characters' personal lives-friendships, romances, family ties-are interwoven with the broader social and political narrative. Issues of loyalty, trust, and resilience are explored against a backdrop of national crisis and upheaval. The book covers the fall of Kabul, the death of Prince Philip, the Queen's death, the Platinum Jubilee, and the coronation of King Charles III, showing their impact on ordinary people. Despite serious themes, the tone is often wry and ironic, using humour to critique authority and highlight the absurdities of modern British life. The novel ends with reflections on change, loss, and endurance, as the characters and the country move from crisis to crisis, seeking meaning and connection in uncertain times. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …