Mark Ahern

Paradigm Mark Ahern

Alan, a college student with a severe disability has reaped his vengeance against the murderer of his sister but now it is it is time for payback. He immediately finds himself on a covert mission for a fanatical dissident republican faction intent on destroying the fledgling peace process. Over three thousand lives have already been snuffed out in the conflict. But the failure of the mission hurtles him even deeper into the quagmire of indebtedness and violence as he is forced to watch the brutal murder of a volunteer. There is also beauty as he becomes entranced by a beautiful British agent almost twice his age. All the while he must continue with college if he is to have any chance of a better life in the future. Just when he feels that he has done enough to escape his predicament, he hears the name of his ultimate nemesis - Tadg Kennelly. A ruthless monster who with religious zeal will stop at nothing to bring about his dream of a united Ireland. There is no such thing as innocence or non-combatants in his mind. This is not just a thrilling tale of subterfuge and deception but also a coming of age story of someone fighting for their very soul. Torn between different allegiances he must make his way in a murky world where nothing is at it really seems.