Violation

by Ken Russell

A disturbing novel of the future, in which Great Britain's obsession for the 'Beautiful Game' has led the repressive authorities to enforce it as the official religion. In fact, all other faiths have been banned, and heretics - together with all other criminal elements - have been deported to the National Penal Colony, formerly known as the Isle of Wight. On the mainland there is full employment, owing to the Government's policy of W.O.S - 'Work or Starve.' Free speech is frowned upon, so when a voice of protest is heard crying from the wilderness, the 'Preacher' is immediately branded as a wanted man. Ordered to hunt him down is Jette Black, a sexy captain in the dreaded Sports Police. A succession of wild and exciting encounters follows, by the end of which the cruel, cool chick begins to question her adversary's identity. Is he Christ or the Anti-Christ? Her mind races, as the end of the world draws nigh...

260 pages, Paperback

First published December 19, 2005

About the author

The filmmaker, not the author of IQ Tests.

Ken Russell tried several professions, before choosing to become a film director.He was a still photographer a dancer and even served in the army, but it was film that was to be Mr. Russell's destiny. He began by making several short films, and those paved the way for his brilliant television films of the sixties that are acclaimed for his attention to detail and opulent visuals. His third feature film Women in Love (1969) was a triumph and he became an internationally known filmmaker. In the 1970s his talent truly blossomed, over the next 2 decades he would direct a succession of remarkable films most of them contained his trademark flamboyance that critics generally dismiss but many seem to find this engrossing.He will forever be remembered as a controversial and visionary artist with something of a third eye when it comes to making oddball dramas that have captivating images and themes.