Drink with the Devil

by David Woods

Jim is a shy orphan boy, who loses his job on a farm, and decides to live alone in the nearby forest. Angela is a rich and beautiful landowner's daughter who comes riding by Jim's hideout one day. Drawn to each other, they embark on a passionate affair. Their idyll is shattered when a gang murders Angela's parents and, in the confusion, Jim kills one of the assailants. He is sent to prison, but after serving his time, the gang pursue him relentlessly, intent on revenge. Angela's brother, Garry, who blames Jim for his parents murder, is full of hatred and intent on destroying the person he sees as his enemy. "Drink with the Devil" is a moving thriller set in the sixties involving hatred, obsession, dramatic escapes, contract killings, business intrigue and blackmail. Above all, it chronicles one man's struggle to rise again from the depths of despair.

278 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[David Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

AN engaging, visceral novel set in the Sixties, David Woods’ Drink With The Devil is a fast-moving thriller full of vitriol, passion and intrigue. An orphaned, unemployed farm worker, Jim Grainger shares a sensual, forbidden love with new farm-owner’s daughter, Angela Osbourne.

When armed arsonists murder her parents, Angela is attacked and sinks into a coma. Briefly imprisoned after killing Angela’s assailant to save her life, Jim visits Angela in hospital and regains consciousness.

Whilst Jim and Angela represent positivity and hope, her devious brother and family businessman Garry casts a dark, paranoid shadow. When Garry discovers Jim is free, a Machiavellian, revenge-fuelled pursuit ensues.

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