Good For The Soul - A Political Satire Novel by Philip Rennett
About the Novel
Good For The Soul is the second novel in the Path Finder series - a satirical exploration of influence, media spectacle, unintended philosophy, and the strange power of public silence.
Simon Pope is supposed to be on holiday. Instead, he finds himself on a covert reconnaissance mission he is spectacularly unqualified to handle discreetly. Meanwhile, former UK Prime Minister Andrew Blackwell has discovered something unexpected: saying nothing has made him more influential than ever.
Blackwell’s so-called “Path Finder philosophy” begins to attract global attention - despite the inconvenient detail that nobody, including its reluctant architect, can clearly define what it actually is.
As media pressure intensifies and a secret conference spirals into chaos, Blackwell must evade a public manhunt and return to London with the help of old allies. What follows is an unlikely collaboration that may lay the foundations for something bigger than anyone intended.
Blending political satire with character-driven storytelling, Good For The Soul examines:
- The manufacture of ideology
- The power of narrative in modern politics
- Media frenzy and public perception
- Loyalty, friendship, and unintended leadership
- How movements take shape - and who controls them
Fast-paced, witty, and quietly reflective, the novel expands the world of the Path Finder series while deepening its themes of identity and responsibility.
Why Readers Respond To Good For The Soul
Readers often mention:
- The continuation of familiar characters with deeper emotional development
- Satire that remains sharp but humane
- The blend of conspiracy, political absurdity, and heart
- Short chapters that maintain momentum
- A story that balances comedy with genuine stakes
Editorial and Reader Reviews
...an ambitious, genre-blending novel that tosses political satire, spiritual conflict, and small-town Irish charm into a single, messy but compelling stew.
Literary Titan
Rennett’s prose crackles with dry wit and unsettling insights, tearing into politicians, oligarchs, and hypocrites with gleeful precision.
The Table Read
The storyline is ram-packed with dodgy dreams, gangsters, crime, humour, confessions, one-of-a-kind characters, laughter, drama, action, adventure and so, so much more!
Kirsty Whitlock
Satire at its best, very witty and a real page turner. Apart from the humour there was real emotion too, seamlessly blended together throughout the book.
Lisa_reads_alot
Overall, a great, hilarious masterclass in satire. It shows absolutely no mercy in going after politicians and oligarchs, and it's intelligently written, clever and shrewd.
David Brockway
I have not laughed so much whilst reading a book for a long time... The characters are very well thought out and the sharpness and wit of their depiction and escapades is second to none.
Jill G - From The Book Elf
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How Good For The Soul expands the Path Finder Series
While Paths Not Yet Taken focused on political collapse and crisis,
Good For The Soul explores what happens after the storm.
The novel asks:
What happens when an accidental idea becomes a movement?
Can philosophy survive media distortion?
Is influence possible without intention?
Through humour and escalating absurdity, the story reveals how fragile public narratives can be - and how easily they spiral beyond anyone’s control.
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