Discontents: The Disappearance of a Young Radical
James Wallace Birch Discontents: The Disappearance of a Young Radical is the first book in the gripping mystery of the 2011 disappearance of Emory Walden, the notorious graffiti artist and evasive dissident who was famously hunted by authorities.
Harness your outrage, rev up your suspicions, and throw out what you thought you knew about 21st century political unrest.
"Witty and unsettling, this book takes you on quite the ride.” - review
"Captivating book that will keep the reader constantly wondering what will happen next. Loved it!.” - review
"A roller-coaster, counterculture read that keeps the excitement flowing.” - review
Synopsis
Fame as a social activist and graffiti artist brings Emory, a jobless millennial, the wrong kind of attention. He’s wanted by the police. And he’s tricked his beautiful but emotionally-fragile girlfriend, Carolyn, into thinking he’s just a normal guy. When Emory meets Fletcher, a rich baby boomer, he and Fletcher embark on a plan to cause mayhem. But soon, Emory suspects someone is trying to destroy him, Fletcher, and their plan. Unsure of who to trust, can Emory betray his ideals to save himself? And can he pull it off while keeping Carolyn in the dark?
Discontents is a psychological mystery mixed with the rebellion of Saul Alinksy’s Rules for Radicals and Naomi Klein’s No Logo.
Backstory
January 2011 was the last time anyone saw the infamous Emory Walden. Why?
Emory set out to answer this question when he contacted a former friend, James Wallace Birch, with a request: publish my story.
This book puts to rest speculation about Emory's disappearance. Get your copy now because the hunt for Emory continues with the release of the long-anticipated follow-up: If You Find Emory Walden.
Genres:
Social MovementsActivismContemporary
264 Pages