Sovereign Cause - (Willie Morton Political Thriller) by Andrew Scott (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>From the labyrinths of Whitehall to the back alleys of Barcelona, Edinburgh journalist Willie Morton investigates murky secrets of a British establishment and has to keep one step ahead of the powerful forces of state unleashed against him.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Journalist Willie Morton unravels a thirty-year old conspiracy over the 1985 death of Treasury mandarin Matthew McConnacher nineteen days after his report, claiming an independent Scotland could be economically viable, was classified.</p><p> </p><p>Intrigued by the state's reluctance to declassify the report, he probes the mystery of McConnacher's death and learns of a power-grab at the heart of the Cameron government led by Commander Neil Smyth, chair of the National Security Committee - whom Morton has reason to fear - and a secret military deal with hardliners in Spain to crush Catalan nationalists.</p><p> </p><p>With his intern Ysabet Santanac arrested in Barcelona, Morton is high on the hit list as deadly forces unleashed by London and Madrid converge to bury an inconvenient truth.</p><p> </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Moves along enjoyably and at a brisk pace </p><p><strong><em>The Herald</em></strong></p><p>Enjoying this story of intrigue... topical!</p><p><strong><em>Billy Kay </em></strong></p><p>Complex, interactive web of characters skilfully presented... enjoyable and satisfying thriller which I recommend to all who enjoy spy action stories.</p><p><strong><em>Norma Miles, Vine Voice</em></strong></p><p>Real page-turner... keeps up the tension throughout ...beautiful descriptions of Scottish landscapes and the theme is very relevant.</p><p><strong><em>Lesley Riddoch</em></strong></p><p>Readers will like it and Scott's point is well-made: on much that matters, we're too often told that we're not told for our own good.</p><p><strong><em>Press & Journal</em></strong></p><p>Riveting... rewarding and satisfying... tension-filled from start to finish... a complex, multi-layered novel that demands the reader's undivided attention to keep up with the fast pace... a gritty read that leaves you reeling... very impressive. </p><p><strong><em>Dundee Courier</em></strong></p><p>Entertaining conspiracy fiction. </p><p><strong><em>David Clegg, Daily Record</em></strong></p><p>A fast-moving novel... keeps you involved right to the end... a very good read.</p><p><strong><em>Scots Independent</em></strong></p><p>This former press officer's debut mystery is a page-turner. </p><p><strong><em>Evening Telegraph</em></strong></p><p>Scott cleverly weaves together this nuclear-charged thriller across the Highlands.</p><p><strong><em>Scottish Field</em></strong></p><p><br></p><br>
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