Devlin – The Ancient Future

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Pub Date 28 Jul 2024 | Archive Date 19 Aug 2024
Troubador | Troubador Publishing

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In the not-too-distant future the islands of Ireland and Britain are ruled by the repressive Regime, managed by AI and advanced androids. Devlin was previously employed by the Regime, but now works casually in the mainland capital city. After a period of estrangement, he renews contact with his family back home in Ireland where a deep Celtic spirituality has re-immerged. Devlin now finds that his relationship with his sister Miriam and the artist Gráinne are crucial to his progress through disturbing times that are both bizarre and worryingly familiar.

The Regime seeks to re-employ Devlin in a role devolving powers to the west of Ireland. With this he sees the potential for greater political empowerment, but he has also become a figure of interest to forces willing to use extreme violence to gain their country full independence. Devlin finds he is now faced with a dilemma he can’t walk away from, one that will ultimately define both his future and that of his community.

In the not-too-distant future the islands of Ireland and Britain are ruled by the repressive Regime, managed by AI and advanced androids. Devlin was previously employed by the Regime, but now works...


A Note From the Publisher

Ray Rooney was born and bred in Merseyside where he performs locally as a singer/songwriter. His first book told of his family’s emigration from Ireland, and in 2019 he wrote, The Spirit of the Reels, the story of the Famous Liverpool Céilí Band.

Ray Rooney was born and bred in Merseyside where he performs locally as a singer/songwriter. His first book told of his family’s emigration from Ireland, and in 2019 he wrote, The Spirit of the...


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ISBN 9781805149477
PRICE £4.99 (GBP)
PAGES 400

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