Blyth, Al
The Haystack
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848429086
- author:
- Blyth, Al
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Nick Hern Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.17 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Haystack by Al Blyth is an explosive espionage thriller that challenges the idea that 'if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear'. In this gripping play, two computer whizzes with access to the world's data are recruited by GCHQ for their skills and find themselves at the centre of a system whose reach is unlimited but whose safeguards are not. As they begin to question their roles, they uncover more than they were meant to see, leading to a thrilling exploration of how we can live freely when advances in technology outpace the law. Premiering at Hampstead Theatre, London, in 2020, The Haystack premiered in a production directed by Roxana Silbert. With its timely themes and pulse-pounding action, this play is a worthwhile read for fans of espionage thrillers. Al Blyth's work challenges our perceptions of security and freedom in the digital age, making The Haystack a compelling read for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and society.