Description

An American woman wakes up alone in a tent in the Norwegian mountains. Outside a storm rages and the fog is dense. Her phone is dead. She doesn’t have a map or a compass or any food.

How she ended up there, and the tragic events of her past emerge over the course of this slim, gripping novel. We discover that she’s a writer with a bad case of writer’s block – she hasn’t written a word since her husband and daughter died in a tragic car crash. As we watch Jane’s life spiral out of control, we also see how she got here – her troubled parents and loving marriage.

This beautifully written, compelling novel moves seamlessly between Jane’s past and the extraordinary landscape of the Norwegian mountains, as we gradually unpick the emotional drama that has led her to this lonely landscape.

Publisher Review

‘Powerful, symmetrical and well-controlled’ – Irish Times

‘A knockout blow at the end… this unpredictable narrative – both quirky and bleak – dishes up a dark chronicle of grief that gets under your skin’ – Daily Mail

‘A beautifully observed account of one womans alienation, deep hurt and slow road to recovery… we are still haunted by this fine novel long after finishing it’ – The National

‘Meditative… witty… with a dark, mysterious undercurrent… a hugely enjoyable read’ – Nudge Books

‘This gripping, psychological thriller weaves a dramatic tale of suspense in elegant prose’ – The Lady