First published 2019
Renowned pianist Ryder arrives in a strange town to give a concert. But as he navigates the bewildering streets, he finds himself trapped in a disorienting maze, unable to fulfill his commitments or even find his way home. Confronted by a cast of eccentric characters and his own fractured recollections, Ryder struggles to maintain his sanity and purpose amid the town's enigmatic hold on him.
Genres: literary-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, contemporary, psychological-thriller, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, unreliable-narrator
Paperback · Faber & Faber