Eileen

Shortlisted for the 2016 Man Booker Prize, this psychological thriller follows Eileen Dunlop, a secretary at a boys' prison, as she navigates her challenging life caring for her alcoholic father and seeking an escape to the city. Her world shifts when she forms a complicated friendship with a charismatic new counselor, leading her into a series of unforeseen and dark events. The novel combines suspense with sharp, dark humor, creating a compelling and stylish narrative.