Description
'There's only control, control of ourselves and others. And you have to decide what part you play in that control.' Cast your eye over the comfortable north London home of a family of high ideals, radical politics and compassionate feelings. Julia, Paul and their two daughters, Olivia and Sophie, look to a better society, one they can effect through ORGAN:EYES, the campaigning group they fundraise for and march with, supporting various good causes. But is it all too good to be true? When the surface has been scratched and Paul's identity comes under the scrutiny of the press, a journey into the heart of the family begins. Who are these characters really? Are any of them the 'real' them at all? Every Trick in the Book is a genre-deconstructing novel that explodes the police procedural and undercover-cop story with nouveau romanish glee. Hood overturns the stone of our surveillance society to show what really lies beneath.
About the Author
Iain Hood was born in Glasgow and grew up in the seaside town of Ayr. He attended the University of Glasgow and Jordanhill College, and later worked in education in Glasgow and the west country. He attended the University of Manchester after moving to Cambridge, where he continues to live with his wife and daughter. His first novel, This Good Book, was published in 2021, followed by Every Trick in the Book in 2022 and My Book of Revelations in 2023.
Reviews
Praise for This Good Book: 'Astonishing, funny, bonkers, charming, disturbing, challenging, audacious, and, ultimately, profound.' (Melissa Fu, author of Peach Blossom Spring) 'So dark and poetic, so original and intelligent, and so utterly unputdownable.' (Tim Ewins, author of We Are Animals) 'If you like your fiction fresh, original and challenging, This Good Book is for you.' (Simon van der Velde, author of Backstories) 'The realisation of where the duo's commitment to their art is taking them is genuinely chilling. Hood's debut has a dark, compelling urgency.' (Alastair Mabbott, The Herald) 'Highly original, darkly funny... a compulsive read.' (Leigh Chambers) 'A novel about Glasgow, about art, and about obsession. This Good Book will have you gripped from the opening chapter to its disturbing conclusion. Iain Hood is an original new voice in Scottish fiction.' (Colette Paul)
Book Information
ISBN 9781913724924
Author Iain Hood
Format Paperback
Page Count 200
Imprint Renard Press Ltd
Publisher Renard Press Ltd
About the Author
Iain Hood was born in Glasgow and grew up in the seaside town of Ayr. He attended the University of Glasgow and Jordanhill College, and later worked in education in Glasgow and the west country. He attended the University of Manchester after moving to Cambridge, where he continues to live with his wife and daughter. His first novel, This Good Book, was published in 2021, followed by Every Trick in the Book in 2022 and My Book of Revelations in 2023.
Reviews
Praise for This Good Book: 'Astonishing, funny, bonkers, charming, disturbing, challenging, audacious, and, ultimately, profound.' (Melissa Fu, author of Peach Blossom Spring) 'So dark and poetic, so original and intelligent, and so utterly unputdownable.' (Tim Ewins, author of We Are Animals) 'If you like your fiction fresh, original and challenging, This Good Book is for you.' (Simon van der Velde, author of Backstories) 'The realisation of where the duo's commitment to their art is taking them is genuinely chilling. Hood's debut has a dark, compelling urgency.' (Alastair Mabbott, The Herald) 'Highly original, darkly funny... a compulsive read.' (Leigh Chambers) 'A novel about Glasgow, about art, and about obsession. This Good Book will have you gripped from the opening chapter to its disturbing conclusion. Iain Hood is an original new voice in Scottish fiction.' (Colette Paul)
Book Information
ISBN 9781913724924
Author Iain Hood
Format Paperback
Page Count 200
Imprint Renard Press Ltd
Publisher Renard Press Ltd
