Old God's Time by Sebastian Barry

Longlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize and a bestseller on The Sunday Times Top Ten, Old God's Time by Sebastian Barry is a must-read. The book follows retired policeman and widower Tom Kettle as he navigates the quietness of his new home in Dalkey. But his peaceful life is interrupted when his former colleagues come knocking at his door, seeking answers to a traumatic case from decades ago. To add to the chaos, a mysterious young mother moves in next door and asks for his help. An exquisite tale of family, loss, and love, this novel will captivate and move readers with its masterful writing and unexpected twists. Critics have hailed it as "stunning" and "magically transporting", and readers have been left in awe of its "deeply tragic" and "utterly beautiful" storytelling. Don't miss out on this exceptional work by one of the great contemporary writers.