How would you feel about sitting in front of that nice old village pub on a sunny afternoon while convoys of 40-ton tankers roll past six feet away?Deerland Energys plans to drill for shale gas in the pretty village of Fenstock are going well. The company is looking at big profits.They can count on the support of distinguished scientists working in university departments funded by the energy companies while at local level; Councillor Pilbeam; Chair of the Planning Committee; seems to be open to lucrative offers.The only slight snag is a ragged band of protesters; reluctantly led by retired academic Elizabeth Blackwood. Surely shes just another mad old biddy; as shes characterised by ruthless PR guru Joe Selby.This new razor-sharp black comedy by Alistair Beaton takes a timely look at the conflicted core of planetary energy and earthly power. Fracked! received its world premiere at the Chichesters Minerva Theatre on 8 July 2016.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. If you liked Devil in the White City. youll like this book!By Thomas C.Having passed through the "Cereal City" many times. I ran across this book via an interesting write-up of the author and found it intriguing. Possessing some knowledge of the area. I thought it would be a good read--I was not mistaken! Ive been a "true historical crime" fan. especially of Devil in the White City. which is a book of a similar vane. While similar in nature. this story is less dark in comparison--so. if you enjoy historical crime stories. this book will fit the bill.The story does a solid job of documenting the life of Adam "Pump" Arnold from his beginnings on a farm out east. his flight to the "western" town of Milton (now known as Battle Cree) to his eventual rise as a criminal kingpin. peddler of alcohol and other delights. and his financial enrichment by his misdeeds and his unfortunate marks. and his eventual downfall (and conviction) for killing his son. one of the "town drunks." The authors do a wonderful job providing background information of Battle Creek and the development of the "Western" towns of the mid 1800s.Pump (his nickname derived from a pump factory he owned with his brother) appears to have relished in his life of crime. stealing from gullible town visitors or just about anyone he could get money from. His tactics in intimidation and his interest in sharing his side of the story with the local newspapers appear to predate the current President Elect. although the manner of execution and style are one-in-the-same. (Take this comment for what you will or dismiss accordingly.)Overall. an interesting read and it is worth your time--buy. borrow. or check it out at your local library.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A great historical Victorian age crime book!By Rose PardoeIt was an interesting look at how crime was treated in that era. I couldnt believe all the crimes Pump got away with. He was a criminal and treated by the law as just a rascal.It was not just the story of criminal but also a story of the birth of a city. I enjoyed every minute of it and will probably read it again!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I didnt care for the first few chapters but the ...By Mary AnnI didnt care for the first few chapters but the rest of the book was very informational. I was born and raised in Battle Creek. Mi.
