My most recent novel, dystopian romantic satire Peaceful Quiet Lives, has attracted a wider and more varied response than any of my previous works. It has provoked a lot of wildly different reactions and jabbed a few raw nerves. I’ve had people tell me it’s gripping, romantic, satirical, darkly funny, deadly serious, disturbing, offensive, timely, too-soon, desperately sad, and an important warning.

One thing all the responses have in common: They are all hugely positive. So far, reviews have been exclusively five-star raves. I must confess, I sensed I was on to something whilst writing the novel, and speculated to that effect at the time. I’m always reluctant to trust such instincts, as there is always the danger of being deluded. However, it seems on this occasion, my instinct might have been correct.

Here are a sample of recent reviews, on Amazon and Goodreads:

“It’s been a long time since any novel has touched me on such an emotional level: shock initially, then horror, and ultimately sadness; the last few pages were read through tears. A futuristic, thought-provoking book in the first instance that hits you with the realisation at a certain point that most of what Dillon describes is here already. Absolutely gripping.” (Amazon reader.)

“A must-read. I am a slow reader, but I read this book in a few days because I could not put it down. If you only read one book in 2021, I’d recommend it be this one. An exciting yet frustrating love story set in America (but not as we know it) a few decades from now. Buy it – buy it now!” (EmmaGee, Amazon.)

“Interesting (and scary) look at the extreme ends of two societies we see vying for power and attention in our world today. I am not sure why the second half of this book surprised me but throughout the whole story I found my confirmation bias challenged – exactly, I am sure, what the author intended.” (JA Nice, Amazon.)

“Future Fact or Fiction? Gripping, thought-provoking stuff in the light of current events. It may punch you in the stomach.” (Amazon Reader.)

“Relentlessly bleak… This is not for the faint hearted but certainly kept me gripped.” (Amazon Reader.)

“Who doesn’t love a great love story? This is a great book… an easy read with a captivating plot. It also caused me to think a lot about the political landscape in the US right now and brought up a lot of emotions. When I reached the end of the book, I didn’t want it to end. I highly recommend it!” (Amazon reader.)

“Thought provoking, disturbing, and at times hilarious. Several laugh out loud moments… I dare you to read it!” (Steve Beegoo, Goodreads.)

“So engrossing that I literally missed my stop on the train, because I was busy reading. I highly recommend it.” (Claus Holm, author Tempus Investigations.)

Intrigued? Why not pick up a copy yourself, and see how you react? Here’s the blurb from the back of the book to further whet your appetite:

Two Nations Under God. Can their love survive in either nation?

Life, love, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are a distant dream for Sam and Eve. Their forbidden love falls foul of laws in both nations born from the ashes of the Second American Civil War.

A satire of political and religious fears, Peaceful Quiet Lives is a thought-provoking and powerful dystopian future shock.

Peaceful Quiet Lives is available as a download or paperback from Amazon. Order your copy here (in the UK), or here (in the US). You can also order from Smashwords here.