{"product_id":"neutral-no-brakes-paperback","title":"Neutral, No Brakes - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatrick Howard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story of a fading town, overcome by corrupt politicians and backroom deals, and a committed band of quirky souls intent on saving it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe town of Morley lies in the path of an approaching juggernaut, driven by a scheming mayor and his merciless realtor girlfriend. Nearly every block in downtown Morley has been condemned through eminent domain for redevelopment. Morley Plaza, a humble strip mall about to be swallowed up by an influx of new money, is ground zero for this existential threat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLawlessness, neglect, and exploitation foretell a desolate future for the embattled town, but Morley's colorful inhabitants resolve to confront their shared and private struggles. Each seeks redemption and meaning as they wrestle with matters of personal responsibility, sexual identity, and the anguish of choosing between self-preservation and loyalty to those they love. Their uplifting stories reflect the complexity of human relations and the threads that connect them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on true events, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeutral, No Brakes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e addresses contemporary issues of gentrification, homelessness, political expediency, and their effect on persons often overlooked by society. It bears witness to the value of strong community and economic justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 364\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42719686721599,"sku":"9798986218113","price":23.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/51a8c9f80504bdcf896f66bb5d549405.webp?v=1765086505","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/neutral-no-brakes-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}