A gripping thriller of political intrigue and personal betrayal in 1980s London.Tommy Wildeblood, former rent boy turned investigator, is now a student caught in the crossfire of radical politics. As the battle against National Front infiltrators and the miners strike intensifies, Tommy finds solace with Liam, a handsome young Irishman. But their relationship plunges into danger as Tommy uncovers Liam's hidden life and the lengths he'll go to for his cause.
Set against the backdrop of real-life figures like Derek Jarman and Jeremy Corbyn,The Enemy Withinexplores themes of love, loyalty, and the price of revolution. Will Tommy survive the political storm, or will he become another casualty of Liam's dangerous game? Perfect for readers seeking:
- Historical thrillers with LGBTQ+ themes
- Espionage stories set in 1980s London
- Political intrigue with complex characters
"Really well done. The detail and the authenticity is all there: London as a really scary, edgy, ugly place. The atmosphere is brilliant... As a portrait of a world I thought it was really fantastic, and I also read it with my computer by my side because I was constantly looking up the real-life figures and I was constantly shocked and amazed by how much of this is true." --David Nicholls, author,One Day onBeneath the Streets
"Ticks all the boxes for me. Gay history. Jeremy Thorpe. And a rent boy turned detective called Tommy Wildeblood. Fantastic." --Jonathan Harvey, playwright,Beautiful Thing onBeneath the Streets
"A f***ing fantastic read. A gripping what-if thriller, packed with vivid period detail and page-turning twists. To find myself actually making an appearance in the final chapter was just cream on the cake." --Tom Robinson, musician and LGBT rights activist onBeneath the Streets
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