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Devlin – The

Ancient Future

Ray Rooney

KEY SELLING POINTS
An emotional and complex story, which combines the pace and intrigue of a political thriller with a subtle
examination of Irish culture, of an oppressed people finding their voice.
A novel which fully explores the distinct Irish political, historical and spiritual themes.
Humour and compassion drive this story, as well as the enduring Celtic spirituality of the Irish community.

In the not-too-distant future the islands of Ireland and Britain are ruled by the repressive Regime, managed by AI
and advanced androids. Devlin was previously employed by the Regime, but now works casually in the
mainland capital city. After a period of estrangement, he renews contact with his family back home in Ireland
where a deep Celtic spirituality has re-immerged. Devlin now finds that his relationship with his sister Miriam
and the artist Gráinne are crucial to his progress through disturbing times that are both bizarre and worryingly
familiar.

The Regime seeks to re-employ Devlin in a role devolving powers to the west of Ireland. With this he sees the
potential for greater political empowerment, but he has also become a figure of interest to forces willing to use
extreme violence to gain their country full independence. Devlin finds he is now faced with a dilemma he can’t
walk away from, one that will ultimately define both his future and that of his community.

Ray Rooney was born and bred in Merseyside where he performs locally as a singer/songwriter. His first book
told of his family’s emigration from Ireland, and in 2019 he wrote, The Spirit of the Reels, the story of the
Famous Liverpool Céilí Band.

Publication Date: 28th July 2024 £9.99 ISBN: 9781805144144
Thema subject category: FDB – Dystopian and utopian fiction
paperback 216 x 138 mm 400 pp Portrait Author location: Liverpool

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