A Song of Bullets - Lizzy Shannon - Bog

A Powerful Psychological Thriller A Song of Bullets by Belfast born Lizzy Shannon is a psychological thriller set in Northern Ireland during the late 1970's. It follows Jennifer Hamilton, a musician whose life is shattered by a terrorist bombing. Driven by revenge, she becomes entangled in a dangerous mission, infiltrating a traditional Belfast band linked to the IRA. As she develops feelings for a key figure in the group, unaware of his role in her personal tragedy, Jennifer faces a love triangle and a dilemma of loyalty. The novel explores themes of betrayal, political conflict, and identity, based partly on real events from Shannon's life growing up during 'The Troubles' in Belfast. The story offers a unique point of view, blending personal and political themes in a narrative shaped by real events. Shannon creates a story that delves into the psychological impact of violence and betrayal. The Protagonist's journey - being recruited by one side to spy on the other while navigating a love triangle - provides an uncommon exploration of the conflict from both British and Irish perspectives. This personal and historical intersection, along with the emotional complexity of the characters, makes it stand out. "Entertaining and artfully done. Everything you ever wanted to know about our deeply flawed country. -- Gerry Anderson, Radio Ulster "Shannon is clearly drawing on her own personal background and experiences as a Northern Irish native...enriched by historical references...a touch of romance that should impress readers with its political acumen." -- Kirkus Reviews "A tale of rebellion, war, and love. Witty and humorous...and devastatingly realistic." -- Thomas Nichols, Los Angeles Critic "Lizzy Shannon reveals the heart of Northern Ireland's Troubles as only she can in a compelling novel that will haunt your mind--and stir your soul." -- William F. Nolan, author of Logan's Run "A powerful book that looks closely at terrorism, its reasoning, and its consequences. Life in a battle zone. The historical context allows us to look at both sides of an issue that has plagued us for centuries, and continue to plague us.-- Irene Radford, author of Merlin's Descendants