
ABOUT THIS BOOK
PUBLISHER: Saraband
FORMAT: Paperback
ISBN: 9781908643889
RRP: £7.99
PAGES: 280
PUBLICATION DATE:
June 18, 2015
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The Ways of the Doomed
It’s the year 2089 and everything is altered. The revolutions of the early 21st century have created a world divided – between the Privileged few and the Native (Celtic) underclass. Sorlie is enjoying a typical carefree Privileged teenage life until it is smashed apart by the cruel death of his parents and he is spirited away to live with his ice-cold grandfather at a mysterious island penal colony. Sorlie’s discovery that the captives are being genetically altered to remove all trace of their Native origins triggers a chain of shocking events that reveal his grandfather’s terrible secrets and, ultimately, the truth about himself.
Reviews of The Ways of the Doomed
Praise for The Incomers: "A graceful, searching tale of a stranger in a strange land. Its emotional resonance and narrative sweep fascinate to the end." – Alan Bissett "Graceful, delicate stuff that masterfully builds as it goes, painting a picture of a time, place and people that is never less than engrossing…" – Daily Record "Raises issues of estrangement vividly and compassionately" – Northwords Now
Moira McPartlin
Moira McPartlin made a big impact with her debut novel The Incomers, which tells the tale of a West African woman moving to a small town in 1960s Scotland. It was shortlisted for the Saltire Society First Book of the Year Award and was a critical success. Moira is also a prolific writer of short stories and poetry, which have been published in a wide variety of literary magazines.