Brighton Pub. signs Robert A. Lytle for “Bullywhip: A Tale of Troubles, Terrorism, and Courage”

CHANDLER, Ariz. - April 4, 2013 - PRLog -- CHANDLER (AZ)—Brighton Publishing LLC is pleased to announce the signing of prolific writer Robert A. Lytle for his much anticipated new novel, “Bullywhip: A Tale of Troubles, Terrorism, and Courage.” Author Robert A. Lytle delves into a subject of noteworthy importance as he challenges his cast of characters to conquer the most difficult situations. Bullywhip: A Tale of Troubles, Terrorism, and Courage is scheduled for eBook release in mid-2013 and will be available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other leading retailers worldwide. The print version is currently slated for release in fall-2013 and will be available through Ingram, the world’s largest book distributor.

At fourteen, Michael Hanlon experienced his worst nightmare; the murder of both his parents in the deadly terrorist attacks on New York’s World Trade Center.

For Michael, change didn’t stop there. With his only alternative being the over-burdened foster care system, Michael opts instead to move in with his Uncle Sean in a rundown section of London, England.

Casey’s neighborhood pub plays host to some particularly shady characters and soon, Uncle Sean and several of the pub’s patrons begin Michael’s indoctrination into the methods and beliefs held by the rebel organization known as the IRA.

Using contributions from American charities, Michael enrolls in England’s prestigious Bulwick School for boys where he makes the acquaintance of Walter Tootlington. What Michael discovers though, is that Tootles’ father is none other than the Chairman of Parliament’s House of Lords Anti-terrorism Committee—sworn enemies to the IRA cause.

The story takes an unexpected turn when Pierce Devlin, a patron of Casey’s pub and an IRA friend of his uncle, steals Michael’s education money and frames Michael as an IRA member.

Eventually, Michael uncovers yet another disturbing truth; his father’s own heroic involvement in the IRA.

Now, there is one more question Michael must answer…will he follow in his own father’s footsteps?

“Author Robert A. Lytle unveils a delicate balance of forceful tone and subtle messaging in this vitally important and overtly emblematic novel of our current culture,” said Kathie McGuire, director of Brighton Publishing LLC. “Bullywhip: A Tale of Troubles, Terrorism, and Courage projects the author’s own exceptional understanding of the power of intimidation, the fear of reprisal, and the results of oppression—from teasing to terrorism.”

Born in 1944, Mr. Lytle would grow up with three older sisters in Saginaw, Michigan. Later, he would go on to study abroad at Queen’s University in Belfast in Northern Ireland, and then return to Michigan where he would author a number of short stories and novels—everything from action-adventure to time travel. In 2002, his story “A Pitch in Time” would garner him runner-up for the prestigious Ben Franklin Award.