Close to Home

Close to Home is a compelling debut novel set in working-class Ireland, exploring the lasting impact of the Troubles on individual lives and communities. Through the story of Sean, who faces disillusionment after returning home from university, the narrative delves into themes of desperation, loss, and the cycles of trauma that shape life in West Belfast. Written with immediacy and rooted in real experiences, the book offers a vivid portrait of a society grappling with its history and the struggles of escaping its shadow.