Along the River Run

Along the River Run is a crime novel inspired by a real-life incident that takes place in Lisbon at the start of the millennium. The novel is distinguished by its sensitivity to language and dialogue and is a story of guilt and retribution played out amid the streets, sounds, and sights of this bewitching city. The literary undercurrents of Lisbon as written by Pessoa, Saramago, or Sa-Carneiro enrich and pervade the evolving narrative.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n \n Publication date: 09 December 2020
\n Publisher: Prototype Publishing Ltd.
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Drinking to excess is a common experience among young people, but what happens when it crosses the line into rape, assault, or even death? This is the question that lingers in the air in the city of Lisbon, a place that has a magnetic allure and a reputation for seducing its visitors. Who would want to escape its captivating embrace?

It is the beginning of the millennium, and two young men from South-East London find themselves stranded in Lisbon amidst a world of people and experiences that will test their limits. Seeking to lay low after a fateful night back home, they find themselves navigating an unfamiliar and unnerving new reality.

"Along the River Run" is a crime novel inspired by a real-life incident, and it is distinguished by its sensitivity to the subtleties of language and dialogue. The story unfolds against the backdrop of this enchanting city, where the undercurrents of the Tagus River are ever present. Just as the city's history and culture enrich its streets, sounds, and sights, so too do the literary undercurrents of Lisbon as written by authors such as Pessoa, Saramago, and Sa-Carneiro.

The novel follows the author's earlier book on Lisbon, which was praised for its cultural exploration in the "Cities of the Imagination" series. This new book sets up authoritative background research for the haunting story of psychological destruction that unfolds within its pages.

As the two men navigate their way through the city, they are drawn into a web of lies, deceit, and danger. They encounter people who seem to have their own agendas, and they must navigate through a maze of secrets and betrayals to uncover the truth.

"Along the River Run" is a gripping and atmospheric novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It is a story of guilt and retribution played out amid the streets, sounds, and sights of this bewitching city, where the line.

\n Weight: 288g\n
Dimension: 113 x 177 x 32 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781913513047\n \n