Crime / Suspense / thriller
Date Published: 06/07/2021
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
The town of Unity sits perched on the edge of a yawning ravine where, long
ago, a charisma of angels provided spiritual succour to a fledgeling human
race. Then mankind was granted the gift of free will and had to find its own
way, albeit with the guidance of the angels. The people’s first
conscious act was to make an exodus from Unity – they built a rope
bridge across the ravine and founded the town of Topeth. For a time, the
union between the people of Topeth and the angels of Unity was one of mutual
benefit. After that early spring advance, there had been a torrid decline in
which mankind’s development resembled a crumpled, fading autumnal
leaf.
Following the promptings of an inner voice, Tula, a young woman from the
city, trudges into Topeth. Her quest is to abide with the angels and thereby
discover the right and proper exercise of free will. To do that, she has to
cross the bridge – and overcome her vertigo.
Topeth is in upheaval; the townsfolk blame the death of a child on dust
from the nearby copper mines. The priests have convinced them that a horde
of devils have thrown the angels out of Unity and now occupy the bridge,
possessing anyone who trespasses on it. Then there’s the heinous
Temple of Moloch!
The Abdication is the story of Tula’s endeavour to step upon the path
of a destiny far greater than she could ever have imagined.
About the Author
Justin Newland is an author of historical fantasy and secret history
thrillers – that’s history with a supernatural twist. His stories
feature known events and real people from history which are re-told and
examined through the lens of the supernatural. He gives author talks and is
a regular contributor to BBC Radio Bristol’s Thought for the Day. He
lives with his partner in plain sight of the Mendip Hills in Somerset,
England.
His Books
The Genes of Isis is a tale of love, destruction and ephemeral power set
under the skies of Ancient Egypt. A re-telling of the Biblical story of the
flood, it reveals the mystery of the genes of Isis – or genesis
– of mankind. ISBN 9781789014860.
“The novel is creative, sophisticated, and downright brilliant! I
couldn’t ask more of an Egyptian-esque book!” – Lauren,
Books Beyond the Story.
The Old Dragon’s Head is a historical fantasy and supernatural
thriller set during the Ming Dynasty and played out in the shadows the Great
Wall of China. It explores the secret history of the influences that shaped
the beginnings of modern times. ISBN 9781789015829.
‘The author is an excellent storyteller.” – British
Fantasy Society.
Set during the Great Enlightenment, The Coronation reveals the secret
history of the Industrial Revolution. ISBN 9781838591885.
“The novel explores the themes of belonging, outsiders…
religion and war… filtered through the lens of the
other-worldly.” – A. Deane, Page Farer Book Blog.
His latest, The Abdication (July, 2021), is a suspense thriller, a journey
of destiny, wisdom and self-discovery. ISBN 9781800463950.
“In Topeth, Tula confronts the truth, her faith in herself, faith in
a higher purpose, and ultimately, what it means to abdicate that
faith.” – V. Triola, Coast to Coast.
Contact Links
Twitter: @Matador
Hashtag: #Matadorbooks
Purchase Links
Author’s Website (where buyers can enter a dedication to be signed by
the author)
