Thirst for Justice

Description

For readers of John Grisham and William Deverell comes a political thriller ripped from today's headlines Michael MacDougall volunteers for Medecins sans Frontieres in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Traumatised by his experiences in Africa, he goes down a path that he never would have imagined possible, resulting in a global manhunt and a riveting trial. Activist and lawyer David R. Boyd's debut novel is a taut political thriller that begs the question: how far is too far when you're seeking justice?

David R. Boyd is currently the UN's Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment and an associate professor of law, policy, and sustainability at the Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability at the University of British Columbia. He is the award-winning author of eight books, including The Optimistic Environmentalist and The Rights of Nature. He lives on Pender Island, B.C.

"A fast-moving and well-researched political thriller, Thirst for Justice tracks the tidal wave of consequences as one man's desperate ploy to save the world turns into a struggle to save himself." -- Patrick Tarr, writer/executive producer of the CTV drama, Cardinal "Fast and fierce, fueled by a knowledge of the legal system that's equally energizing and disheartening." -- Kirkus Reviews "For Fans of John Grisham," -- 49th Shelf "If you are collecting Canadian mystery authors, or environmental thrillers, Thirst for Justice belongs on your shelf." -- Kingdom Books "Part thriller, part political commentary, and part courtroom drama, this novel will stick with the reader long after the final page." -- Publishers Weekly