Simon Berthon

Before undertaking any work which includes reference to the conflict in the North of Ireland it is imperative that sufficient research is carried out to ensure there are no inaccuracies. Sadly the writer failed to so so, and making references to a hunger strike which occurred in 1982 (in fact it was 1981) when nine men died (it was actually ten) so completely inaccurate on both counts) ameliorated any credibility the novel was likely to achieve.