The Shepherd’s Calculus
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Product Details
Publisher: Cavan Bridge Press
Release Date: September 28, 2017
Formats: Paperback, Ebook
ISBN: PB: 978-0-9987493-0-3; EB: 978-0-9987493-1-0
Trim: 5.5 x 8.5
Page Count: 272
A Political Suspense Thriller
C. S. Farrelly
As the election draws closer and the stakes get higher, each choice becomes a calculation . . .
Which do you choose? Your faith, or your church? Your principles, or your candidate? The person you most respect, or the truth that could destroy their legacy? When the line between right and wrong is blurred, how do you act, and whom do you save?
When journalist Peter Merrick is asked to write a eulogy for his mentor, Jesuit priest James Ingram, his biggest concern is doing right by the man. But when his routine research reveals disturbing ties to cases of abuse and clues to a shadowy deal that trades justice for power, everything he believed about his friend is called into question.
With the US presidential election looming, incumbent Arthur Wyncott is quickly losing ground among religious voters. Meanwhile, Owen Feeney, head of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, is facing nearly a billion dollars in payments to victims of sex abuse. When Feeney hits on a solution to both men’s problems, it seems the stars have aligned. That is until Ally Larkin “Wyncott’s brilliant campaign aide” starts to piece together the shocking details.
The Shepherd’s Calculus is a swirling thrill ride through the labyrinth of a major political election, a crisis of faith and abuse, and a gripping conclusion that no one will see coming.
About the Author
C. S. Farrelly was raised in Wyoming and Pennsylvania. A graduate of Fordham University (BA, English), her eclectic career has spanned a Manhattan investment bank, the NYC Department of Education and, most recently, the British Government’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office. She was a 2015 Presidential Leadership Scholar and obtained a master’s degree from Trinity College Dublin, where she was a George J. Mitchell scholar. She has lived in New York City, Washington, D.C., Ireland, and England. An avid hiker, she camped her way through East Africa, from Victoria Falls to Nairobi. She currently lives in Pennsylvania with her family. The Shepherd’s Calculus is her first novel.
Reviews
“Character-driven and fast-paced, The Shepherd’s Calculus by C. S. Farrelly is an explosive mystery thriller . . . Though the story’s topics are timely, the novel avoids easy tropes, relying instead on strong writing to pull everything together. The text feels fresh and rich--both dynamic in scope and fast-paced, with sharp dialogue that moves scenes along nicely.” —Foreword Reviews
“By the time this page-turner reaches maximum velocity, a fine balance has effectively been established between political intrigue and religious scandal . . . Sure to please fans of governmental intrigue and fast-paced suspense; puts swift prose, commanding characterization, and contemporary hot topics to grand use.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The novel takes a hot button issue and makes it feel fresh. It successfully links religion, politics, and journalism with guilt and moral issues . . . Farrelly has a good ear for sharp dialogue.” —BookLife Reviews from Publisher’s Weekly
“In this compelling political thriller, author C. S. Farrelly takes a fresh look at the role of religion in politics . . . the story is morally complex, timely, and a thought-provoking look at the difference between blind faith and blind ambition.” —Blue Ink Review
“The Shepherd’s Calculus is gripping and insightful. It is a thriller that takes strong cues from real life and weaves them into a mysterious story whose pages almost turn of their own accord.” —Book Devil