Afraid of the Light

Douglas Kennedy's new thriller, "Afraid of the Light," is a pulse-racing story that delves into hot-button debates and explores the corrosive divisions of our troubled times. Brendan, a salesman who loses his job and finds himself driving for Uber, gets caught up in a controversial issue when one of his rides, a retired professor, asks to be dropped off at an abortion clinic. Kennedy's skillful plotting combines domestic twists with turns created by global affairs, making for a compelling and thought-provoking read.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2022
Publisher: Cornerstone

Douglas Kennedy, the acclaimed international bestseller, presents a thrilling new novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

A pulse-racing thriller centered on hot-button debates, this gripping story follows Brendan, a salesman who has always lived a careful and constrained life. Despite his disinterest in his job, he has stayed in his marriage and his faith, believing that it was what was expected of him. However, when Brendan loses his job after corporate downsizing and approaches sixty, he finds himself scrambling to stay afloat in the only job available to a man his age: driving for Uber.

One day, Brendan's life takes an unexpected turn when he picks up a retired professor named Elise, who asks to be dropped off outside an abortion clinic where she now volunteers. Intrigued by her request, Brendan finds himself driving right into the virulent epicentre of one of the major issues of our time, engulfing his life in the process.

A novel of high suspense and considerable moral complexity, "Afraid of the Light" is a tough, affecting social thriller that speaks volumes about the corrosive divisions of our troubled times. Kennedy is skilled at zigzag plotting, blending domestic twists with turns created by global affairs.

This captivating book will keep you engrossed from start to finish, as Brendan navigates the treacherous waters of social and political unrest. Prepare to be transported to a world where nothing is as it seems, and where the lines between right and wrong are blurred. Don't miss this thrilling new adventure from Douglas Kennedy!

Weight: 246g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529156928