The Last Crossing

Tony, Hugh and Karen thought they'd seen the last of each other thirty years ago. Half a lifetime has passed and memories have been buried. But when they are asked to reunite - to lay ghosts to rest for the good of the future - they all have their own reasons to agree. More...

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As they take the ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland the past is brought into terrible focus - some things are impossible to leave behind.

Publication Date
Feb 2021
Print Length
352 pages
Language
English
"Poetic, human and gripping… reminded me of Bernard MacLaverty’s early work. Yes, it’s that good"
Ian Rankin
"The Last Crossing is not only a riveting story about loss and guilt in a fractured society, it is also an important work. Beautifully written and lingers long in the memory"
Steve Cavanagh

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Reviews of The Last Crossing

Brian McGilloway is a talented wordsmith and an excellent storyteller. His characters are three-dimensional, flawed people, capable of showing extremes of violence and yet odd glimpses of humanity.
Janice Staines
Amazon
I loved this book (takes a lot for me to say I loved a book, but I absolutely did!). Brian McGilloway has THAT knack, THAT talent to tap into all our psyches.
Dizzy Drawers
Amazon
An excellent bit of work from Brian McGilloway, with twists and turns throughout to keep you puzzled.
Mr Wm McAdam
Amazon
Brilliant book by a brilliant author, easy to access book that is gives good insight into the disappeared during the trouble. Looking forward to next Lucy black novel
caolan
Amazon
This book engaged me from start to finish, it is beautifully and cleverly written.
Jackiesreadingcorner
Amazon

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