Where the Edge Is (Paperback)

Grainne Murphy

ISBN 10: 1789559413 / ISBN 13: 9781789559415

Published by Legend Press Ltd, London, 2020

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Paperback. 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 Grainne Murphy, whose short fiction has been longlisted for 2021 Sunday Times Audible Short Story Award.A suspenseful, beautifully crafted debut Irish ExaminerTruly brilliant Emily Mazzara, Books IrelandWith sentences that you will want to cut out and keep, this is an intelligent, exquisitely crafted debut Fiona MitchellOriginal and shattering Marianne LeePoignant, thought-provoking and accomplished Carol MasonA powerful novel about survival Dan Mooney 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. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Where the Edge Is (Paperback)
• Publisher: Legend Press Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1789559413
• ISBN 13: 9781789559415
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

A gripping psychological drama set in rural Ireland. As a road subsides, trapping a bus, the lives of those inside and out teeter on the edge. Nina, a reporter, Tim, a rescue liaison, and Richie, the driver, must confront their pasts under the spotlight.

When their world crumbles, they choose between clinging to what they know and letting go. Will they find redemption in the wreckage? Or will the weight of secrets bury them all? Perfect for readers seeking atmospheric, character-driven stories of loss, guilt, and the enduring power of community.

About the Author

Gráinne Murphy works in Ireland as a self-employed language editor specializing in human rights and environmental issues. Gráinne has received a number of award shortlistings and longlistings for her writing including the Irish Writers’ Centre Novel Fair Award 2019, Blue Pencil Agency First Novel Award 2019, Caledonia Novel Award 2019, Virginia Prize for Fiction 2013, and the Bath Novel Award 2015.