The Quick and the Dead [Hardcover]

Matthew John Lee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 22, 2008

Great Britain: an island isolated, lifeless, devoid of hope; a nation that lives only in the hearts and minds of those who were abroad when the attack came. M.J. Lee presents an all too realistic vision of the near future, a timely warning of the consequences of ratcheting up violence and intolerance. Three British expatriates struggle to come to terms with their incomprehensible loss as they attempt to build new lives. Their journey takes them from the bustling heart of Paris to the arid plains of Afghanistan, the slopes of Kilimanjaro to the sprawl of Mumbai, the snow in Prague to the dry heat of the Costa Del Sol. Along the way they will exhibit their worst prejudices and examine the depths of their soul. The author skillfully weaves historical, religious and political threads throughout the plot to show that this journey has been taken before. It only ends when a person finally reaches home.

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About the Author

Matthew John Lee was born in 1965 and spent his childhood in the North-East of England. After taking a degree in Mathematics at University College Cardiff he embarked on a career in teaching. Apart from brief spells in the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia, his working life has been spent in Africa, a continent which both inspires and frustrates him. The alienation from his homeland plus the exposure to different cultures is evident in this work, which combines a sense of loss with a sense of optimism over the prevailing redemptive power of the human spirit.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 290 pages
• Publisher: Melrose Books (May 22, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1906050783
• ISBN-13: 978-1906050788
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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