Record Keeper

The Record Keeper is a near-future dystopia that explores past and present race relations, where everyone must obey the law or risk shattering the peace. Arika Cobane, on the threshold of taking her place of privilege, is exposed to new beliefs that challenge the laws she has dedicated herself to, and she must find the courage to live or die without fear to liberate her people.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 18 June 2019
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

The Record Keeper is a captivating and intense near-future dystopia that delves into the complex dynamics of race relations, both in the past and present. Set after World War III, Earth is in ruins, and the final armies have reluctantly agreed to a ceasefire. However, the stakes are high, as everyone must adhere to the law in every aspect, or risk jeopardizing the fragile peace and endangering the entire human race.

Arika Cobane, a young woman from the prestigious Kongo elite, is on the brink of assuming her rightful place after ten arduous years of training. But everything changes when a new student arrives, uttering words of treason that challenge the very foundations of their society: what value is peace if innocent lives are sacrificed to preserve it? As Arika is exposed to new beliefs and ideologies, she begins to realize that the laws she has devoted herself to upholding are the root cause of her people's suffering.

Determined to liberate her people, Arika must summon her courage and uncover the true meaning of freedom. She must find the strength to live without fear, even in the face of adversity. The Record Keeper is a thought-provoking and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, challenging readers to question the laws and systems that govern our lives and to strive for a better future for all.

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 196 x 145 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789091151