Deadly Confederacies

And Other Stories

From a teenager adjusting to a new world among relatives in 1970s Wales, to a man and his partner adjusting to a darker Ireland filled with unemployment, health scares and only dreams of a better future he brings the reader deep inside the minds and lives of his characters. In intimate prose and illuminating detail Malone displays his skills as a master of setting and description. Driven by Malone’s ability to empathise and understand even the most extreme of minds, the stories bring twists, humour and sadness in vivid and gripping prose. Deadly Confederacies is a collection to be savoured and enjoyed. Praise for Martin Malone: ‘Valley of the Peacock Angel is an accomplished novel. Malone excels in his natural ability to tell a story, to draw readers in and hold them there. His novel is a pleasure to read…With characters that are well rounded and a plot that never drops pace, Malone delivers a worthy story.’ – Books Ireland ‘Martin Malone writes stories of profound originality. He has a great sense of history and of how it can be made special for a modern reader. His work searches out the spirit and language of many countries, and it is enticing from the first sentence…a writer to watch.’ – Stand UK ‘Extraordinarily accomplished and beautifully realised’ – Irish Examiner ‘A human story told with real emotion and sensitivity… Malone brings this story to life with an insight and understanding as only one who has been there can…an excellent read. – Morning Star, UK