'Haunting-there's a dark magic to the world Egan explores.' JENN ASHWORTH. A lyrical, uncompromising, gripping exploration of family relationships. Kyle Halfpenny has to take care of her dad who is preparing for the end of the world. She decides to take him to the mysterious island of Selny. The fine line between reality and fantasy becomes blurred. The strong narrative leaves the reader with a dazzling sense of terror and beauty.
