'A STATE OF EMERGENCY HAS BEEN DECLARED AND A CURFEW WILL BE IMPOSED IN THE CAPITAL BETWEEN 1800 HOURS AND 0700 HOURS... WE MUST CRACK DOWN ON THESE INSURGENTS WHOSE ACTIONS THREATEN DEMOCRACY ITSELF.'In a terrifying England of the near future, Will's chance reencounter with his old tutor plunges him into a world of political demonstrations and police brutality.Persuaded by activist Daisy Rae to take direct action, Will is horrified to find society descending into chaos as a result. He and his friends embark upon a nightmare flight through the London streets that swarm with rogue members of the security forces.The country's last chance for liberty lies in a deserted hotel room in Shepherds Bush. But what chance does Will have of getting Professor Quigley's Manifesto to Oxford before civil war erupts?