A Democracy and Dissent Mystery
This book has a bit of everything, a bit of romance, some adventure and mystery, I even welled up at one point.
I found I flew through the book, it kept me engaged throughout, and I surprisingly enjoyed it, despite it not being my typical read. I would definitely read something like this again, and recommend it if you’re looking for something very different.
In an alternate 2003, the UK holds a referendum to go to war with Iraq and splits the nation with a 52% to 48% yes vote. A young activist is beaten to death after a demonstration. The police say her murder was random.
It wasn’t. More activists will be murdered. The activists only trust each other. Maybe that trust has already been betrayed.
Witty, political and provocative, this cosy mystery is based on real events, and keeps the reader guessing to the very end.
Praise for Not In My Name:
Not In My Name cleverly treads a fine line between being an unsettling political satire and a puzzling murder mystery. While Phoebe and Sefu are brought to life well, the other characters are perhaps less developed. However, not knowing them as thoroughly prolongs doubts over the identity of the murderer right up to the surprising conclusion. Thoughtful, astute and disquieting but not without wit and warmth too, Not In My Name is an excellent introduction to Michael Coolwood's Democracy and Dissent mystery series. I look forward to reading more.
Phoebe is a well rounded character and the story is tense and compelling. If you like your political thrillers realistic and biting, then you will love Not In My Name.
There are twists and turns throughout the whole book... I had absolutely no idea who Cassie’s murderer would be and the ending was a complete curveball!