Bothering God
An unflinching exploration of faith, doubt, and the questions people are often afraid to ask.
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Stories that linger long after the final page.
Clive P. Newton is a Hertfordshire-based novelist and former English teacher, writing intelligent, humane fiction about faith, politics, community, and the quiet significance of people who keep showing up for others.
Books
The Bothering Series
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Bothering Westminster
A sharp political narrative that challenges institutions, power, and the stories nations tell themselves.
Bothering America
A direct look at identity, leadership, and the cultural tensions shaping modern American life.
Bothering the World, Part 1
The first part of a global perspective series on conflict, responsibility, and the future of civil society.
Bothering the World, Part 2
A continuation of the series, expanding the scope to worldwide consequences and long-term change.
About
Clive P. Newton
Clive P. Newton is a Hertfordshire-based novelist and former English teacher. His fiction is known for its intelligent, humane storytelling and its close attention to voice, character, and the moral texture of everyday life.
Drawing on a lifelong love of literature, history, and language, he writes novels that explore faith, politics, community, and the quiet significance of people who keep showing up for others.
Based in Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
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What Readers Say
"Newton writes with uncommon precision and devastating grace." Literary Review Journal
"A masterful balance of suspense and heart." Northline Books
Events
Upcoming Appearances
- April 18, 2026 Author Talk - New York Public Library New York, NY
- May 7, 2026 Book Signing - Meridian Books Boston, MA
- June 12, 2026 Writers Conference Panel Chicago, IL