The Naked Flame

Set in Athlone, the heart of the Irish midlands, The Naked Flame is story of love, loss, betrayal, and passion. John joe is engaged but doesn't want to get married. He's not sure how to break this to Karen. Then it's time for the stag party in Madrid. There he meets Marilyn. They spend the night together and everything changes. Now the wedding is cancelled, the police want to talk to him about a double murder, and the phone is ringing with mysterious requests to come to London. John joe suddenly finds himself in a surreal world, full of unusual characters and extreme danger, with no obvious way out. Met with impossible choices, he can only trust the alluring woman that offers all the answers - but at what cost? Mick Donnellan's fourth novel is rich in comedy, tragedy, hints of the absurd and undertones of a man in existential crisis. The story thunders along with unexpected twists and ominous turns that culminate in a devastating climax. A unique tale, it strikes an emotional note, and is guaranteed to supply an entertaining read.