''The Unreals'' is a

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novel by Donald Jeffries, published in 2007 by StoneGarden. Conspiracy theories feature prominently in the plot, with the

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playing an especially significant role. Compared to '' The Wizard of Oz'' and ''

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'', ''The Unreals'' has also been referred to as a conspiracy manifesto. Jeffries was heavily influenced by such books as '' Nineteen Eighty-Four'', ''

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'' and '' A Wrinkle In Time''. He also utilized his keen infatuation with old (pre-1930 era)

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players, by sprinkling numerous obscure references to them throughout the book.

The author

Donald Jeffries was born in Washington in 1956. He now lives in northern Virginia with his wife and children. ''The Unreals'' is his first novel.

References

External links

Author's websiteThe 'Unreal' Life
from the ''Burke Connection'', December 12, 2007 2007 American novels 2007 science fiction novels Science fantasy novels {{2000s-sf-novel-stub