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Burning Down the House
Liverpool 2020. Facing police violence and the threats of climate change, a cast of young characters find they need to change themselves before they can change the world.
When climate activist, Matt Whitney, dies in police custody, Charlie Connolly has his life turned upside down after giving a witness statement. Embroiled in the turmoil of climate politics and targeted by a rogue policeman, Charlie struggles to find his place in the world. But there are more immediate threats to his life than global warming.
As thousands of schoolkids demonstrate for their future, Charlie and his friend, Amina, follow the clues to unravel the tragic backstory of Whitney's life and death.
When climate activist, Matt Whitney, dies in police custody, Charlie Connolly has his life turned upside down after giving a witness statement. Embroiled in the turmoil of climate politics and targeted by a rogue policeman, Charlie struggles to find his place in the world. But there are more immediate threats to his life than global warming.
As thousands of schoolkids demonstrate for their future, Charlie and his friend, Amina, follow the clues to unravel the tragic backstory of Whitney's life and death.
272 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 29, 2025
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Jack Byrne
35 books33 followersOkay, some stray books keeping finding their way back to my author profile...
I did NOT write 'Cowgirl Romances' or 'High School Conditioning' just to be clear. I'm sure they're lovely books - just not mine!
Questions arising from the publication of 'Ace':
(1) It's a novel. It's fiction. No, the characters aren't behaving perfectly. Authors create imperfect characters to incite conflict and thus drama in their stories. If you find that concept eluding you, the more savage of my critics are right when they say you won't enjoy this book. If, on the other hand you enjoy complex characters living in real-world circumstances, have a read and let me know what you think!
(2) On a more serious note: Asexuality (being 'Ace') is a spectrum, and can intersect with other orientations. It does not exclude feeling romantic or even some sexual attraction for members of the same gender or the opposite gender from yourself (or both). Sexuality in a lot of people is incredibly complex. For more information about this, here is a marvellous resource where your questions will be welcome:
http://www.asexuality.org/en/
When you get there, tell them I sent you :)
I did NOT write 'Cowgirl Romances' or 'High School Conditioning' just to be clear. I'm sure they're lovely books - just not mine!
Questions arising from the publication of 'Ace':
(1) It's a novel. It's fiction. No, the characters aren't behaving perfectly. Authors create imperfect characters to incite conflict and thus drama in their stories. If you find that concept eluding you, the more savage of my critics are right when they say you won't enjoy this book. If, on the other hand you enjoy complex characters living in real-world circumstances, have a read and let me know what you think!
(2) On a more serious note: Asexuality (being 'Ace') is a spectrum, and can intersect with other orientations. It does not exclude feeling romantic or even some sexual attraction for members of the same gender or the opposite gender from yourself (or both). Sexuality in a lot of people is incredibly complex. For more information about this, here is a marvellous resource where your questions will be welcome:
http://www.asexuality.org/en/
When you get there, tell them I sent you :)
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