Contrarian: A Novel in the Grand Illusion

Protests against unemployment and poor harvests have turned into armed riots, and Steffan Dekkard, the first Councilor who is an Isolate, is the only one who can handle the situation. He must deal with political infighting, assassination attempts, and the supply of arms and explosives to insurrectionists.

Format: Hardback
Length: 624 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2023
Publisher: St Martin's Press

The people's desperation has manifested in violent riots as they struggle to survive in poverty. They seek a government that can overcome corruption and conspiracy, but their hopes are dwindling. Steffan Dekkard, newly elected to the Council of Sixty-Six, is an Isolate, immune to the emotional manipulations of empaths. However, his world is turned upside down when the Council Office Building is bombed by insurrectionists, leaving him with limited political experience and few allies. As he navigates political infighting and assassination attempts, Dekkard uncovers a shocking truth: someone high up in the government and corporations is supplying arms and explosives to the insurrectionists. Moreover, the insurrectionists have managed to seize control of a naval cruiser that has disappeared without a trace. The situation is dire, and Dekkard must act quickly to prevent further chaos and instability. With the stakes so high, he must navigate the treacherous waters of politics and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy before it's too late.

Weight: 746g
Dimension: 166 x 243 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250847010