INTO THE FIRE: One Photograph Can Change A Nation

In Philip Trotter's debut novel, "The Burning Monk," a young photographer in South Vietnam becomes embroiled in a political and cultural conflict that threatens to tear the nation apart. As he learns about the suffering of the Buddhist community, his journalistic detachment fades, and he becomes involved in a conspiracy of violence and war.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 376 pages
\n Publication date: 27 July 2021
\n Publisher: Nine Elms Books
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Philip Trotter's debut novel is a thrilling and unique exploration of the Vietnam theme, delving into less familiar aspects of the country's painful history through the iconic image of the Burning Monk. In 1963, Saigon, Vietnam, is on the brink of war, and rookie photographer Ned Rivers arrives in search of the perfect shot that will make his name. However, a shocking and violent act of protest by a local Buddhist monk redirects Ned's attention away from the battlefields and the Viet Cong. Behind the headlines, a different conflict is brewing, threatening to tear the fragile nation apart. As Ned delves deeper into the suffering of the Buddhist community at the hands of the state, his journalistic detachment becomes increasingly difficult to maintain. New friendships turn into solidarity and action, putting Ned at risk of the government's wrath. President Diem sends his ruthless attack dog, Colonel Tung, to manage the interfering journalist. Meanwhile, Diem faces mounting criticism from his American allies as their stake in Vietnam deepens. With political pressures at home driving US policy, the regime appears increasingly like a liability. Ned, caught in the middle of this international chessboard, finds himself facing a conspiracy of violence, arrest, and war. As friendships, love, and his career are all at stake, Ned must navigate the treacherous waters and protect everything he values from the impending threat.

\n Weight: 430g\n
Dimension: 129 x 199 x 32 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781910533567\n \n