Paul Larkin

Connolly Rising Paul Larkin

It's 1990 and the times they are a changing... The Berlin Wall has come down, Nelson Mandela is about to be liberated and the Tories are talking about getting rid of Margaret Thatcher. In Edinburgh, a group of the people are getting ready to celebrate the 300th anniversary of The Battle of the Boyne and are determined to ensure that things stay the same as they ever were but there are threats everywhere. Their grip on the city is being loosened by a group of football casuals, their enemies who promote the ideals of James Connolly are getting stronger and, worst of all, Rangers have signed a Catholic. All in the midst of a Rave culture that has gripped the city's youth. Part one of this black comedy trilogy from Edinburgh writer Paul Larkin, this book covers the period between Hogmanay 1989 and April 30th, 1990 as the seeds are sown for seismic change...