Iron Annie

Name: Iron Annie
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781526636003
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE DESMOND ELLIOTT PRIZE 2022

By Luke Cassidy

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Summary

Iron Annie by Luke Cassidy is a riveting journey into the heart of rural Ireland through the life of Aoife, a young woman caught up in the whirlwind of drugs and crime. As she navigates her passion and friendship with the enigmatic Annie, the story explores themes of love, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships amid chaotic circumstances. With a vivid narrative and a unique voice, this novel offers a raw and intense glimpse into modern Irish life.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to character-driven narratives with a gritty, authentic vibe. It offers a blend of Irish culture and crime, filled with intriguing characters and raw emotion, making it an engaging read for fans of vivid storytelling and a touch of the unconventional in fiction.

Iron Annie

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE DESMOND ELLIOT PRIZE 2022

Utterly original … A bolt from the blue for Irish writing - Niamh Campbell, winner of the Rooney Prize for This Happy

A queer underworld Thelma & Louise with better jokes - Sarah Moss

This year’s most ambitious and well-written debut - Irish Independent

When Dundalk underworld regular Aoife brings the wild and magnetic Annie to the Town, her desire to love and cling to this dangerous stranger culminates in a road trip through Britain to dispose of ten kilos of cocaine for her business partner, The Rat King. But when Annie decides not to return to Ireland, Aoife makes a decision that changes everything.

Tender, tragic but ultimately hopeful, Iron Annie is a breakneck journey that crackles with energy, warmth, and heart, and marks the arrival of a truly original new voice in literary fiction.

Written in an exhilarating, lyrical vernacular, in much the way of Anna Burns, Kevin Barry or even Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting - Daily Mail

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Iron Annie by Luke Cassidy has received enthusiastic reviews praising its energetic and lyrical prose, often compared to that of Irvine Welsh. The narrative is described as a blend of crime, romance, and a state-of-the-nation exploration, all conveyed through a compelling and unique voice. Reviewers highlight its humour, vivid characterisation, and insightful examination of themes like gender and political dynamics in post-Brexit Ireland, making it a standout debut in literary fiction.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526636003

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 320

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Humour Literary Fiction Luke Cassidy

About the Author

Luke Cassidy is a writer from the Irish border town of Dundalk. His debut novel, Iron Annie, was published by Bloomsbury Books in 2021. He has been published in the Irish Times, Le Monde Diplomatique, Literary Hub, and LA Review of Books, amongst others. He has recently contributed a short story to the New Island Books anthology of writing from the Irish border region, The New Frontier, and adapted Iron Annie for the stage, which toured Ireland in late 2021 and will have more dates in Ireland in the UK in Summer 2022.