{"product_id":"the-last-crossing-9780349135014","title":"The Last Crossing","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"+1\"\u003e*\u003cb\u003eLONGLISTED FOR THE THEAKSTON OLD PECULER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2021*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Poetic, human and gripping... reminded me of Bernard MacLaverty''s early work. Yes, it''s that good''\u003cb\u003e Ian Rankin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Moving and powerful, this is an important book, which everyone should read'' \u003cb\u003eAnn Cleeves\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''T\u003ci\u003ehe Last Crossing\u003c\/i\u003e is not only a riveting story about loss and guilt in a fractured society, it is also an\u003cbr\u003eimportant work. Beautifully written and lingers long in the memory''\u003cb\u003e Steve Cavanagh\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTony, Hugh and Karen thought they''d seen the last of each other thirty years ago. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHalf a lifetime has passed and memories have been buried. But when they are asked to reunite - to lay ghosts to rest for the good of the future - they all have their own reasons to agree. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs they take the ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland the past is brought into terrible focus - some things are impossible to leave behind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[A] superb book... thoughtful and insightful, wrenching and utterly compelling. It says something truly profound and universal about love, loyalty and revenge... If you want to understand Northern Ireland, or any society that has experienced conflict, put it on your list. And the writing is exquisite. * Jane Casey *\u003cbr\u003eUnearths individual's truths, unreliable memories and personal mythologies with a complex character-driven story that will leave you breathless until the final page. * Gerard Brennan *\u003cbr\u003eAs heart-stopping and thrilling as it is exquisitely written and prescient. * Claire Allan *\u003cbr\u003eA brilliant excavation of the recent past... Another extraordinary novel from one of Ireland's crime fiction masters. * Adrian McKinty *\u003cbr\u003e... McGilloway brings a forensic and compassionate eye to bear on the post-Troubles settlement in this thoughtful, moving, morally complex book. * The Irish Times *\u003cbr\u003eMcGilloway s grasp of characterisation is of the first rank, and more than compensates for the familiarity of the scenario here. The author continues to be one of Ireland s most accomplished crime writers. * CrimeTime *\u003cbr\u003eAn outstanding read which will remain with me, I cannot recommend it highly enough. * Hair Past A Freckle *\u003cbr\u003eAn absolutely stunning novel. * Damo Says *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Last Crossing \u003c\/i\u003eis quite simply a brilliant piece of fiction, which is both gripping and riveting in equal measure. * Next to the Aisle *\u003cbr\u003eThe writing is a cut above, it's simply quite a stunning read. A brutal, dark read, that shows how far-reaching past mistakes can be. * Alex J Books *\u003cbr\u003eThis book completely bowled me over. This is addictive writing that draws you into a complex and character-driven cracker of a novel that leaves you with plenty to think about when you are done. * Brown Flopsy's Book Burrow *\u003cbr\u003eSuperbly character-driven with thoughtful prose and tense scenes, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Crossing \u003c\/i\u003eis a memorable thriller that will have you engrossed in the characters' journey from start to finish. * Bookshelf Butterfly *\u003cbr\u003eA powerful, compelling read and it will stay with me for a long time. * Sarah's Vignettes *\u003cbr\u003eBrian has a beautiful way of writing, the story flowed seamlessly, and I couldn't wait to find a spare few minutes within my day so I could pick up my book once again. * Orchard Book Club *\u003cbr\u003eA story that will resonate with a lot of folks. It's nuanced and written in such a way that lends to rereads... It's no surprise that this book, similar to humans, is a mystery that awaits your attention. * Fantasy Book Critic *\u003cbr\u003eThis is spell-binding fiction that speaks a deeper truth... You have to read this book. It is important, meaningful and quite extraordinary. * Live and Deadly *\u003cbr\u003eI admired McGilloway s ability to probe their mindset, to exaggerate their vulnerabilities, to highlight the utter terror they lived under as the military took over their streets, as violence lurked behind every corner... a thoughtful novel. * My Bookish Blog Spot *\u003cbr\u003eA fantastic read which I found hard to put down. * Over the Rainbow *\u003cbr\u003eThis standalone tale is packed with intrigue, heightened with the split timelines and the quest for something whether it be closure or justice for the dead. * A Knight's Reads *\u003cbr\u003eThe Last Crossing by Brian McGilloway is an emotional story with plenty of depth and that spark of something special that makes you feel connected to it all. A must-read for all fiction fans. * Books of All Kinds *\u003cbr\u003eThis is a definite 5* read, that I would recommend to anyone, who likes a story with complex characters, along with a powerful and moving storyline... [and] a moving ending. * Jackie's Reading 4 Leisure *\u003cbr\u003eYou feel connected to not only the characters in the story but also to the plot. * Ally's Reading Corner *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48733654483287,"sku":"9780349135014","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780349135014.jpg?v=1720001049","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-last-crossing-9780349135014","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}