Michael Shew
Michael Shew began writing fiction after retiring as the head teacher at a London comprehensive school, following a forty year career in education. 'Backlash', whilst standing alone, is the sequel to ‘Lessons in Lying’, (2019, Austin Macauley Publishers), published after he took a creative writing course at the University of Oxford.
He still works part time at Sheffield Hallam University, is interested in modern history and politics, and enjoys hill walking and travelling. He’s married to Francesca and they share their time between London and Derbyshire.
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Backlash
28 Jul 2022Manchester, 2011. Lawyer Emily Fowler and her daughter Lily are re-building their lives following the conviction of Emily’s husband for attempting to murder her. But as a result of fighting back and almost killing him, Emily faces an escalating hate campaign from an extreme men’s rights group – Backlash.
Determined to expose those leading the campaign, Emily joins forces with her solicitor, Julie, to gather evidence about the far-fight conspiracy behind Backlash. Facing increasing danger, as well as unwanted attention from the security services, Emily and Julie confront a stark choice; to see this through together, or split up and risk failure.
Michael Shew began writing fiction after retiring as the head teacher of a London comprehensive school, following a forty-year career in education. This novel, whilst standing alone, is the sequel to Lessons in Lying (2019, Austin Macauley Publishers), published after he took a course at the University of Oxford. He still works part time at Sheffield Hallam University. Michael is married to Francesca and they share their lives between London and Derbyshire.