A biography of George Orwell, this book restores a sense of drama and passion to Orwell's life, revealing him as a fascinating, even heroic character struggling to achieve his ambitions against a background of great public and private turmoil. Orwell's life has to rank as one of the most exciting in literary history.
A brutal murder shakes the quiet South Jersey suburbs of Philadelphia, leaving the body of an unknown girl unclaimed and the police struggling with inexperience. As local media intensifies scrutiny and blame, tensions rise, leading to a brewing mini-culture war within the community. The story explores themes of loss, the search for justice, and the societal pressures that emerge in the wake of tragedy.