Conor McAnally
BULLETS IN THE WATER by Conor McAnally – contemporary, conspiracy thriller
A senseless murder in his Texas hometown drags disgraced, national journalist MIKE CARSON into the rotting underbelly of historic Taborville and pits him against a powerful group, who know water will soon be more precious than oil. Mike must find the truth behind the murder, face down his failings and beat a murder rap, if he is to make it out of Texas. Taborville is a microcosm of America today, a confluence of venal antagonists, corrupt politicians and corporate greed which threaten the very lifeblood of the city. The truth will be painful for everyone. Can it restore Mike and save the town, or is it much too late?
This book is based on two murders in historic Bastrop, Texas, where we lived for 15 years and on my wife’s experiences as a member of the City Council, during a good ole boy era of casual corruption. This is my first novel. Author Anthony Trevelyan, when reviewing part of the manuscript, placed it somewhere between The Border by Don Winslow and Raylan by Elmore Leonard. I’m an award-winning investigative print journalist, who transitioned to producing television. I have written for TV entertainment in the USA, UK and Ireland. My shows have won 22 major awards including 5 BAFTAs and 5 from the Royal Television Society. I’ve written and performed three one-man shows on Texas history, Irish history and the Mexican American War.
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