'Discontents is a savant-level weaving of character, dialog and place into a “what’s real and what’s not” journey. The notches are small but constant, and the effect is deceptively gripping.' -David Brown, Goodreads review And then just as you grow accustomed to the white noise it increases in speed and intensity.

'The story begins like a whirring fan, mesmerizing, energizing. Get your copy now because Emory is still missing. In it, we see a young man struggling against amnesia to uncover the forces that sought to bring him down. This book puts to rest speculation about Emory's disappearance. Why?Įmory set out to answer this question when he contacted a former friend, James Wallace Birch, with a request: publish my story. January 2011 was the last time anyone saw the infamous Emory Walden. Unsure of who to trust, can Emory betray his ideals to save himself? And can he pull it off while keeping Carolyn in the dark?Ī cult classic, Discontents is a new psychological mind-bender in the transgressive ((Chuck Pahalinuik, Bret Easton Ellis) and neo noir crime genre traditions (Grant Jerkins, Scott Phillips) mixed with the rebellion of Saul Alinksy’s Rules for Radicals and Naomi Klein’s No Logo. But soon, Emory suspects someone is trying to destroy him, Fletcher, and their plan. When Emory meets Fletcher, a rich baby boomer, he and Fletcher embark on a plan to cause mayhem.

And he’s tricked his beautiful but emotionally-fragile girlfriend, Carolyn, into thinking he’s just a normal guy. 'A roller-coaster, counterculture read that keeps the excitement flowing.” - reviewįame as a social activist and graffiti artist brings Emory, a jobless millennial, the wrong kind of attention. 'Captivating book that will keep the reader constantly wondering what will happen next. 'Witty and unsettling, this book takes you on quite the ride.” - review Harness your outrage, rev up your suspicions, and throw out what you thought you knew about 21st century political unrest. Discontents: The Disappearance of a Young Radical is the gripping mystery of the 2011 disappearance of Emory Walden, the notorious graffiti artist and evasive dissident who was famously hunted by authorities. Discover the book that has been described as Bret Easton Ellis meets Banksy.

Discontents by James Wallace Birch