Synopsis

Step into the decrepit yet vibrantly dangerous world of Bohane, a once-great city on the west coast of Ireland, now riddled with vice and sharply divided by tribal allegiances. While remnants of prosperity cling to certain districts, the city's true heartbeat resonates through the squalid slums of Smoketown, the towering residential blocks of the Northside Rises, and the desolate expanse of Big Nothin'. For years, Bohane has been held in the unyielding grip of Logan Hartnett, the impeccably dressed and ruthless godfather of the Hartnett Fancy gang. However, the delicate balance of power is on the verge of shattering. Rumors whisper of the return of Hartnett's long-banished nemesis, while his trusted lieutenants, sensing weakness, grow increasingly ambitious. As old rivalries reignite and new threats emerge, Bohane teeters on the brink of an explosive turf war, promising a brutal reshaping of its grim future. This darkly poetic and electrifying narrative plunges readers into a unique, unforgettable urban landscape.

Critical Reception

"Recipient of the prestigious International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award and recognized by the BBC as one of the '100 Novels That Shaped Our World,' this book stands as a modern literary masterpiece lauded for its originality and captivating prose."

Metadata

ISBN:9781407086118
Pages:290
Age Rating:16+

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