Shane Willing has an identical twin brother, Barry. Why is it that Barry's life is not dogged with the same crippling misfortune as his twin's? But then, perhaps it is. 'Dual Carriageway' is a study of the unique relationships between twins - the implicit awareness, the shared chemistry and. the peculiar differences. But it is also a story of self-discovery; a tale of struggle against the mystical forces which would, seemingly, intervene to promote chaos and hazard. Poor Shane. Is his future to be determined by the Agents of Fortune? Or by his duplicate DN Is the life of one clone mirrored by its effigy? Or can a pathway of self-determination be found - even for the hapless and the hopeless? John Considine is a writer with a sharp eye - and an even sharper mind. He gives us a front row seat amid the turmoil of mounting disasters.

Beautifully written. A fascinating read.