Fake Empires

Carl and Pete have been friends since childhood, but their fathers' deaths have brought them together. Carl is resentful of his father's death, while Pete is on a revenge mission. Carl receives a message from the grave, and Pete meets the woman of his nightmares, forcing them to confront the inconvenient truths they have been hiding from each other.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2021
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Friends since infant school, Carl and Pete have remained in close contact through weekly poker nights and occasional acts of vigilantism. However, the most significant bond they share is the loss of their respective fathers, although their reactions to this tragedy have been vastly different. Carl harbors deep resentment towards his father, feeling a sense of anger and frustration towards the man who abandoned him. However, in the aftermath of his father's explosive and messy demise, Carl lost the one person who could provide him with stability and perspective. Emma had been a constant presence in his life since that night on stage when she first caressed the microphone stand, but she eventually grew tired of his anger and resentment and moved on to new pastures. Now, Carl craves Emma's return, desperately trying to reignite the embers of their relationship in the hope of finding solace and healing.

On the other hand, Pete is on a mission of revenge against the person he believes is responsible for the breakdown of his family. He is determined to reclaim everything that was taken from him, piece by piece, and he sees no need for assistance from anyone else. Pete's resolve is unwavering, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals.

Then, Carl receives a message from beyond the grave, and Pete encounters the woman of his nightmares. Suddenly, everything is turned upside down, and both men are forced to confront the inconvenient truths they have been hiding from themselves all along. The loss of their fathers has left deep scars on their hearts, and they must confront the painful reality of their past and the consequences of their actions.

As they navigate this new and challenging landscape, Carl and Pete must learn to forgive each other and themselves. They must also come to terms with the fact that their lives will never be the same again and that they must find a way to move forward, even in the face of adversity. Through their shared experiences and the strength of their friendship, they may just be able to heal the wounds that have divided them for so long.

Weight: 436g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800463318