A historical novel about William Keane, a journalist rebel during the 1790's in Northern Ireland. "The Star Man, an impressive blend of scholarship and inspiration, enumerates the causes of disruption and disaffection while keeping its tone lively and its narrative engaging"--Irish Times. "The novel is a vibrant mixture of the frolicsome and the horrific, leaving you with a feeling that you have been dancing on skulls"-- Sunday Times. "A wonderful book"--Gerry Adams.