Act of Protest : A Novel

Author: O'Leary, Claude

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Published on 6 July 2026 by Fresh Reads in the United Kingdom.

Joe Fisher's compelling story brings Palestinian solidarity into focus - a tale of small acts and enormous consequences.

It's summer 2024 and Joe's comfortable life in Herne Hill is turned upside down when he is arrested at a Palestine solidarity march and charged under the UK Terrorism Act.

Set against a backdrop of the Gaza war, Joe's heartfelt diary is a compelling account of his ordeal. He just wanted to show up for what he believed in.

An ordinary guy caught up in extraordinary events - it's a story of the times we live in.