Take a ride through drug town stopping at the door of the Elite. Join Dean and his gang as they raid a local skunk farm bringing unwanted attention from two British spooks, the psychotic Hue Brooks and the mercenary Charles Bates. Join Beki on her journey of self-discovery after boyfriend Tom doesn't come home from a festival. See how Beki and Dean are thrown together in a whirlpool of sex, drugs and violence. Are they destined to be together? And what does the elusive Sycamore Poulis have in store for them all. His family have ruled behind governments for centuries, pulling the strings of global puppets. They adhere to the ancient adage of 'bread and circus'. Keep the masses well fed and entertained so the elite can do as they please, hidden behind the smoke of wealth and mirrors of power. This is becoming increasingly difficult in the internet age so they employ the cunning Steve Smart to handle the sheep outside while the Poulis keep their occult world in order. Chronic is Book 1 of the Illumination Chronicles, a fast paced thriller that is racy and fresh. A page turning conspiracy thriller for the internet generation and anyone who knows they've been lied to all their life. Reviews for Chronic: 'Comes in without knocking or wiping it's feet. Leaves muddy footprints on your beige carpet, empties your fridge, drinks your booze but tells you a great story. Brilliant stuff.......''Gripping and well written, dark, disturbing, and at turns morbidly funny. Manchester, and working class gangs collide with a seemingly untouchable elite group who pull the strings behind world events.Trainspotting meets the illuminatus trilogy.