Description
Blast from the Past by Ben Elton is a sharp blend of noir thriller and biting political satire that delves into love, ideology, and the shadows of unfinished business. Set against the backdrop of Cool Britannia, the novel follows Polly, once a teenage peace protestor, and Jack, a U.S. Army captain she fell in love with during the turbulent 1980s at Greenham Common. Their unlikely affair ended when Jack chose his military career over her, leaving wounds that time has not fully healed.
Sixteen years later, Polly is a thirty-something social services worker leading a quiet, lonely life when Jack—now a decorated four-star general—returns to Britain determined to reconnect with her. But their one night of reckoning is anything but simple, with old tensions resurfacing and a stalker’s deadly presence threatening them both. Elton weaves dark humour with suspense, creating a story that skewers political extremism while exploring love, regret, and the choices that shape a life.
Witty, provocative, and full of tension, Blast from the Past will appeal to fans of smart thrillers with a satirical edge and readers who enjoy stories of love colliding with politics and danger.
