An oil conspiracy thriller with global dimensions. Intelligent, readable, and guaranteed to get the grey matter going.In the midst of an international oil crisis, Keith Connors, an English industrialist is murdered. In accordance with procedures British detective Hawthorne investigates his family and acquaintances. The professional nature of Keith's killing is never in doubt. However, when the victim's wife absconds, a pattern of sinister events unfolds.The Expendability Doctrine, an oil conspiracy thriller, races on a roller-coaster thrill ride across the globe - from the East Coast of Britain, to the horrors of deaths in Libyan gaols. Big business and national governments come under scrutiny as the police unravel a web of dirty dealings.This political thriller offers an extraordinary mixture of super suspense and authentic information on a subject of global concern.British author Patrick Mackeown created a political conspiracy thriller of international dimensions.Available in print and as a Kindle eBook. www.bookscape.co.ukTags: conspiracy thriller, political thriller, international thriller, international, government, British detective, business, murder, crime.