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The Truth Against the World

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Description

A country descending into civil war...

A young artist forced to cross a nation in chaos

to retrieve her stolen masterpiece...

Her guide and guardian-whose past remains strangely obscure...

Georgie O'Halloran created an artistic and literary wonder-only to have it stolen from her and published under the thief's name. Worse, it's the inspiration for a wildly popular video game that's become a favorite among the militants seeking to transform America through bloodshed.

To confront the plagiarist, Georgie must cross an entire continent erupting in violence. Her only companion: Shane Riordan, "Irish as wet grass," a fiercely loyal friend with a beautiful singing voice, an oddly encyclopedic memory-and impressive fighting skills.

It turns out, however, that Georgie isn't the only one on a cross-country quest. Shane is on a journey all his own, far beyond even Georgie's imagining.

Product Details

PublisherSquare Tire Books
Publish DateJune 01, 2023
Pages392
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9781960725004
Dimensions8.5 X 5.5 X 0.9 inches | 1.1 pounds
BISAC Categories: Popular Fiction

About the Author

David Corbett is the author of seven novels, which have been nominated for numerous awards, including the Edgar. His short fiction has twice been selected for Best American Mystery Stories, and a collaborative novel for which he contributed a chapter-Culprits-was adapted for TV by the producers of Killing Eve for Disney+ in the U.K. His writing guides The Art of Character and The Compass of Character have been widely praised and used by both aspiring and established authors, and he is a monthly contributor to Writer Unboxed, an award-winning blog dedicated to the craft and business of fiction.

Reviews


"Packed with action and tragedy, this novel is a love letter to the Celtic tenets, and it holds a lot to admire. It is an interesting blend of a pending future with a mystical past, raw betrayal, powerful political messages, honest people, and above all else, hope. Hope for humanity even in the most desperate of times." -Amanda M. Gordon, Twin City Geek

"The Truth Against the World is bloody amazing-a wild, enchanting ride across an apocalyptic America with characters who will steal your heart and surprises you won't see coming. The best novel yet from one of today's finest writers. I absolutely loved this book." -New York Times bestselling author of A Killing of Innocents Deborah Crombie

"David Corbett's The Truth Against the World delivers terror, hope and redemption with incredibly-drawn characters, exquisitely-written cross-country settings and sorrowful lessons in the history of the world. This book is reminiscent of King's masterpiece, The Stand, but with a very human-and very American-bogeyman. A fantastic read." -Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestselling author of We Lie Here Rachel Howzell Hall

"David Corbett weaves together myth and prophecy in a way that makes The Truth Against the World feel both timeless and frighteningly relevant. And it carries his hallmark of elegant writing and deeply considered, compelling character work. A fantastic read you'll struggle to put down." -Critically acclaimed author of The Warehouse and Paradox Hotel Rob Hart

"A sharply written thriller that gives readers a peek at a future that doesn't seem all that far from reality, The Truth Against the World comes pre-baked with plot twists, suspense, and compelling characters. Corbett has outdone himself." -Bestselling author of Secret Identity Alex Segura

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