Where the Edge Is
Where the Edge Is by Gráinne Murphy, published by Legend Press in 2020, is a debut novel that unfolds in a sleepy town in rural Ireland. The narrative begins when a road subsides, trapping an early-morning bus and its five passengers. As rescue teams work to save those inside, the situation escalates, leading to deeper complications as the bus sinks further into the hole, all while the media closely monitors the unfolding drama.
Readers will find a focus on the lives of three individuals whose fates are intertwined with the incident. The story explores themes of self-reflection and the choices people must make when faced with crisis. As Nina, the reporter, Tim, the rescue liaison, and Richie, the bus driver, confront their own vulnerabilities, they are compelled to reassess what they hold dear. This edition spans 308 pages and is presented in English, offering a literary saga that delves into the complexities of human experience in the face of adversity.
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As a sleepy town in rural Ireland starts to wake, a road subsides, trapping an early-morning bus and five passengers inside. Rescue teams struggle and as two are eventually saved, the bus falls deeper into the hole.
Under the watchful eyes of the media, the lives of three people are teetering on the edge. And for those on the outside, from Nina, the reporter covering the story, to rescue liaison, Tim, and Richie, the driver pulled from the wreckage, each are made to look at themselves under the glare of the spotlight.
When their world crumbles beneath their feet, they are forced to choose between what they cling to and what they must let go of.
The debut novel from Gráinne Murphy, whose short fiction has been longlisted for 2021 Sunday Times Audible Short Story Award.
‘A suspenseful, beautifully crafted debut’ Irish Examiner
‘Truly brilliant’ Emily Mazzara, Books Ireland
‘With sentences that you will want to cut out and keep, this is an intelligent, exquisitely crafted debut’ Fiona Mitchell
‘Original and shattering’ Marianne Lee
‘Poignant, thought-provoking and accomplished’ Carol Mason
‘A powerful novel about survival’ Dan Mooney
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