{"title":"Joseph Matthews","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the literary world of Joseph Matthews, a distinguished author renowned for his captivating storytelling and remarkable insight into the human condition. As a prolific writer in the \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e genre, Matthews has enthralled audiences with his profound narratives that are both thought-provoking and deeply engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection features works such as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Blast\u003c\/strong\u003e, a gripping novel that delves into themes of resilience and the intricate dynamics of personal and societal upheavals. Known for his ability to craft compelling characters and vivid settings, Matthews skilfully transports readers into the heart of his tales, ensuring a memorable reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoseph Matthews's novels are perfect for readers who appreciate intricate plots woven with eloquent prose and insightful reflections on life's challenges. Whether you are a long-time admirer or new to his works, his books promise to deliver an enriching journey through the complexities of the human soul and the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the works of Joseph Matthews today and immerse yourself in stories that resonate long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-blast-by-joseph-matthews-9781629639109","title":"The Blast","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSan Francisco, 1916. The streets roiling: pitched battles between radical workers and the henchmen of industrial barons, and between a vibrant, largely Italian immigrant anarchist milieu and the forces of state and church. All in the looming shadow of Europe's raging war, and of a fierce struggle over whether the U.S. should commit its might, and human fodder, to the slaughter in the trenches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInto this maelstrom arrives Kate Jameson, a novice envoy from Washington tasked to secretly investigate the tenor of support for war entry among San Francisco's business elite. She's also hoping to glimpse her wayward daughter, Maggie, whose last message to Kate had come from there. And, too, she's seeking the ghost of her husband Jamey, who fifteen years earlier had landed there upon his return, shattered, from his part in the U.S. occupation of the Philippines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArriving back in the city at the same moment is Baldo Cavanaugh, a Sicilian-Irish son of San Francisco whose militant beliefs and special skills have led him time and again to the violent extremes of the city's turbulent history. And who now must confront the doubts and demons of his own character, which he'd sought to escape by fleeing the city three years before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning tale explores how these two seemingly disparate characters become engaged with the city's and nation's turmoil, and with the complexities of their related pasts in Boston, Dublin, London, Cuba, and the Philippines. A vivid picture of a city and a moment, the novel brilliantly reveals the explosive admixture of the deeply personal and the deeply political.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46715644739820,"sku":"9781629639109","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5724373482768.jpg?v=1754404422"},{"product_id":"the-blast-by-joseph-matthews-9781629639116","title":"The Blast","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSan Francisco, 1916. The streets roiling: pitched battles between radical workers and the henchmen of industrial barons, and between a vibrant, largely Italian immigrant anarchist milieu and the forces of state and church. 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