by RichardT.Kelly (Author)
In 1996, just before the rise of New Labour, Reverend Gore returns to his native Newcastle charged with planting a new church in one of the city's rougher estates. As he settles into the local community, he becomes involved with Stevie, a local 'security consultant', Lindy, a street-wise single mother, and Martin, an ambitious local Labour MP. But these relationships draw Gore into a moral crisis in this extraordinary debut novel, driven by sharp social observation, darkly desperate humour and an undercurrent of impending violence.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 560
Edition: Main
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Published: 31 Jul 2008
ISBN 10: 0571228054
ISBN 13: 9780571228058
Book Overview: The Crusaders by Richard T. Kelly is one of the most celebrated and timely British debut novels of recent years.