Dusk A Novel
Dusk by Robbie Arnott is a novel published by Astra Publishing House on August 5, 2025, featuring 272 pages in English. This narrative unfolds in the distant highlands, where a puma named Dusk poses a threat to local shepherds. The story follows twins Iris and Floyd, who, facing unemployment and isolation, decide to join the hunt for Dusk after learning of a bounty placed on the animal. Their journey into the wild, haunted landscape reveals deeper connections to the land and its inhabitants.
Readers will encounter a tale rich in themes of survival and betrayal, enhanced by vivid depictions of nature. As Iris and Floyd navigate the challenges of their quest, they confront both ancient conflicts and personal struggles. Dusk intertwines elements of mythology and folklore, offering an atmospheric exploration of the characters’ relationships with each other and their environment. This edition invites readers into a world where the boundaries between humanity and the wild blur, creating a compelling backdrop for the unfolding drama.
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A New Yorker best book of 2025 so far
“Arnott has an astonishing facility with language, and his prose imbues the Tasmanian wilderness with an extraordinary, immanent beauty . . . Starkly beautiful and deeply felt.” —James Bradley, The Guardian
“This is a propulsive novel of survival and betrayal, enriched by arresting depictions of nature.” —The Economist
“Arresting . . . Readers will be utterly captivated by this atmospheric tale of danger and survival.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
For fans of North Woods and The Vaster Wilds, Dusk is a propulsive, moody, and atmospheric take on the Western.
In the distant highlands, a puma named Dusk is killing shepherds. Down in the lowlands, twins Iris and Floyd are out of work, money and friends. When they hear that a bounty has been placed on Dusk, they reluctantly decide to join the hunt. As they journey up into this wild, haunted country, they discover there’s far more to the land and people of the highlands than they imagined. And as they close in on their prey, they’re forced to reckon with conflicts both ancient and deeply personal.
From the critically acclaimed and award-winning author of The Rain Heron, Dusk is a masterful, mythical tale of loss, redemption, and survival.
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