PERESTROIKA: An Eye for an Eye, a Tooth for a Tooth

João Cerqueira • Literary Fiction / Historical Fiction / Political Fiction / Alternate History

Book Description

In the turbulent landscape of an alternate Europe, as the specter of Perestroika sweeps across the continent, communist regimes crumble and a new era dawns in the People's Republic of Slavia. In the corridors of power, former leaders grapple with the harsh reality of change, while those who suffered under their rule seek justice and revenge.

At the heart of the chaos stands Lia Kirchner, a woman driven by the shadows of her father's tragic fate in a re-education camp. As she embarks on a quest for truth, her path intertwines with a gallery of the fallen and the rising: President Alfred Ionescu, confined in an asylum of his own making; Zut Zdanov, head of culture, confronted with his history of child abuse; Helena Yava, seeking vengeance through the avenues of education; Igor Olin, battling for the dignity of his disabled son; and art historian Silvia Lenka, delving into the mysteries of her own parentage.

Taking as its binding thread Pilate's timeless question — \"What is truth?\" — PERESTROIKA is a kaleidoscope of history, politics, art, tragedy, and humor. Echoing the fall of the Berlin Wall and presaging the rise of leaders inspired by figures like Putin and Trump, the novel transcends conventional genres to offer a unique blend of entertainment and intellectual depth. It challenges readers to ponder the very essence of truth, revenge, and the quest for redemption.

Recognition

• 2024 Independent Press Award Winner — World Literature
• 1st Place Women's Historical Fiction, 2nd Place Historical Fiction — 2024 BookFest Awards
• Winner — Outstanding Creator Award for Political Fiction 2024
• Winner — 2023 HFC European Book of the Year
• Bronze Medal — Portuguese Fiction, 2023 Latino Book Awards
• Finalist — Multicultural Fiction, 2024 American Legacy Book Award
• Finalist — Book Excellence Award in Europe
• Finalist — 2021 Eyland Awards
• Finalist — Fiction Factory Chapter Novel Competition 2022

Author Bio

João Cerqueira was born and lives in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. He holds a PhD in Art History from the University of Porto and is the author of nine books, published in eight countries. His previous novel THE TRAGEDY OF FIDEL CASTRO won the USA Best Book Awards 2013, the Beverly Hills Book Awards 2014, and the Global Ebook Awards 2014. His novel JESUS AND MAGDALENE won the 2020 Indie Reader Awards. He is one of the most decorated authors in the 8th House catalogue. Visit: www.joaocerqueira.com

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THE TRAGEDY OF FIDEL CASTRO, JESUS AND MAGDALENE, DEVIL'S OBSERVATIONS, MARIA PIA: QUEEN AND WOMAN (published by 8th House)

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