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No Going Back: A Thought-Provoking Psychological Suspense Novel Kindle Edition

by D. T. Adams (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 37 ratings
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Has a photo ever ruined your life?

These days, it can happen to anyone. We live in a world where billions of photos are taken every day and loads of them end up online for anyone to see. Most are harmless. Some can have devastating effects and even wreak havoc on a person’s life.

Meet Brian Weathers, an anonymous writer whose books are quite popular. He could be famous if he wanted, but fame is something he’s always avoided at all costs. All he wants is a quiet, private life where no one ever recognises him.

However, he’s well aware of the staggering power a photo can have thanks to social media and the internet. He knows just a single photo can turn someone who’s little known into someone famous. To protect himself against this, he publishes under a pen name and has only told close friends and family about his writing. He’s never had the courage to step into the spotlight.

So what’s going to happen when a photo threatens to reveal his identity and shatter his privacy? Is a crisis looming for him? Will he have a meltdown?

If you’re after a modern-day novel with a rebellious main character, you’ll enjoy No Going Back.

What disastrous effects can one photo have? Buy now and find out.

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Fame, celebrity, social media, the internet ... these are all things we've welcomed into our lives. We can't get enough of them. Someone who isn't such a big fan is Brian Weathers. He's a reclusive novelist who just wants some privacy. In a world where anyone can become famous, Brian is terrified of becoming recognisable. He's always been careful to stay out of the spotlight.

No Going Back covers a time in Brian's life when things start to go wrong for him. A single photo threatens his anonymity and could make him recognisable. He becomes increasingly paranoid and determined not to let his fame spread at any cost. The novel was inspired by the way in which society is obsessed with the idea of fame/celebrity and how so many people these days are using the internet and social media to become famous themselves.

No Going Back is the first in a series of two. Its sequel, No Going Back: My Time, is currently being written.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08BKSFT7S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 1st edition (June 20, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 20, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1963 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 37 ratings

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D. T. Adams

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D. T. Adams is the pen name of an anonymous British writer who writes both fiction and non-fiction. His e-books include a novel, collections of short horror stories, two-sentence stories, poetry and more. He's inspired by the world we live in today, as well as imaginary worlds of fantasy, horror and everything in between.

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Aisha K.S. Hashmi, NRCPT
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2021
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No going back is the perfect title for this book. Well written and I enjoyed it on my breaks at work. Characters and world building were spot on. I cant wait for book two. I sure dont want to be famous!
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Greybeard
1.0 out of 5 stars Just an essay on sociology
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
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Did something I rarely do, I just gave up on this book 30% of the way through. There was no advancement in the plot. It came across as the rants of a self righteous egotist. I believed that it was going to be a novel with a plot line that I found intriguing. Instead it was an essay on the effect the internet has had upon the lives of millions and the evils there of. As an essay, I felt it had some interesting elements. I found myself agreeing with many of the concepts. There were some weaknesses but I didn’t finish it so I will never know the full details. As a novel, I would tell the author to get over themselves, get off the soapbox and tell us your story which had so much potential. I did receive this book for free on the Internet. I am not sure if it was worth the price I paid when I consider the hour of my time that was spent. Decent essay, just not enough novel for me.
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Richard
2.0 out of 5 stars Sad to say
Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2022
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The novel asks a question that I believe everyone in the modern world, whether as an individual or society as a whole, should take the time to ponder and find an answer. In that regard, the novel has merits.

You might ask yourself why then do I give such a low star count? It's because of the main character. I'm unable to relate to him. He's too linear and unbelievable. Therefore, I have no sympathy for his plight.

I'll not be buying the sequel to this novel.
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Krupa Chirravoori
1.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't relate to the protagonist
Reviewed in India on September 1, 2022
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It felt like most of the book was just the thoughts in the mind of the protagonist who is a writer, hiding himself behind a pen name and panicky about becoming recognised for his work.

Why and how the author developed this level of extreme anxiety might have been tackled later on in the book, I will never know. That is because the writing was super repetitive and slow, and I decided to skim through chapters 1 and 2 and then jump directly to the last one.

And what the last chapter revealed must have been a personal victory for the protagonist, but I really didn't find myself caring. I found it hard to believe that an under-30 man of today would dedicate a full chapter to rant against the Internet and not even be very specific about the real why. Apparently, he despises the Internet because people might take photos of him and post them all over. So what??? Get into how exactly your life will be ruined due to that. Because from what I see, it is NOT so easy to achieve fame. So, chillax.

Anyway, I got this book ON THE INTERNET because the author of this book was promoting it on a service called the Fussy Librarian. I know the author and his character are not interchangeable. Even so, it is ironic for me that the book be read on my smartphone, yet another thing the protagonist has a problem with. Gosh, he was like a 90 YO shaking his head at the world.

I wish the writing was crisper, fast-paced and more engaging. I am sorry that I couldn't get into this book at all.
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Jack Cunningham
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2020
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This book, by D. T. Adams, is a fantastic read and an excellent debut in what I think we can be confident will be the first of many.

I find the writing oozes in creativity, and this is backed up by an enthralling story line. I grow more curious by the day, as I turn the pages, and I simply cannot put this book down.

The book, with Brian as the main and somewhat relatable protagonist, provides an insight into the meaning of notoriety and how difficult coming to terms with it, it can be. I consider it to be an accurate representation of our notoriety and somewhat celebrity-driven society, where we place great emphasis on particular individuals who have achieved significant things or accumulated wealth.

This book certainly provides food for thought on this, and I would rate it extremely highly. 5 stars from me.
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Zane Owens
4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing Concept
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2020
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An insightful look at some of the pitfalls of modern society, and how superficial our world has become.

The main character, Brian, is in many ways an everyman with a somewhat twisted perception on how the world works, which makes for some entertaining payoffs later in the book as he bumbles his way through a vicious cycle of his own making.

The highlight though, is the social commentary. If you like everything from unbridled ranting through to metaphorical dreaming about the proliferation of the Internet and modern celebrity culture, this is the book for you. Adams has a knack of saying what we've all thought at one point or another, but are too tactful to say out loud! Always thoughtful, often hilarious, they carry the book through and compliment the story nicely.

Overall a solid debut novel that gives a welcoming brash slant on some of the evils of modern life and sets up nicely into possible follow ups.
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Jess
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2020
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading No Going Back. A great debut novel! I'm looking forward to reading more by D. T. Adams.

Brian, the main character, is very interesting and has a good sense of humour - his remarks and comments throughout are great. The novel makes you think more about our society, social media, and celebrities and what our modern world is really like (scary!). Can't wait for the sequel!
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