This is an everyday story of revolutionary politics, genetically modified food and sexual derring-do in north London.
James is a stand-up comedian whose politics are (he thinks) right-on but whose sex life is (he knows) right-off. When part of his act offends the mujaheddin in Afghanistan - and they consequently seek revenge - he sets in motion a highly improbable but hugely entertaining chain of events that leaves London in chaos and a gaggle of self-cooking irradiated ostriches severely miffed.
Meanwhile, our hero, Raschid, dreams only of the day when he can retire from the jihad, set up a motorbike repair shop and listen to heavy metal records without fear of reprisals . . .
Possibly the first novel in literary history featuring an over-sexed radioactive flightless bird, Nick Revell's new book will delight anyone whose sense of humour is strong enough to cope.
