Prophet Song

Prophet Song by Paul Lynch delivers a haunting exploration of a society teetering on the edge of collapse through the lens of Eilish Stack, a scientist and devoted mother of four. The novel opens on a dark, rain-soaked evening in Dublin when Eilish answers her door to a chilling visit from the GNSB, Ireland's newly formed secret police. The officers are there to interrogate her husband, a trade unionist, signalling the beginning of a nightmare that will engulf her family.

As Ireland descends into chaos, governed by an increasingly tyrannical regime, Eilish stands helplessly by as her world unravels. The nation's rapid disintegration becomes personal when her husband, and later her eldest son, disappear without a trace. Trapped in a collapsing society, Eilish is forced to confront unimaginable choices.

Exhilarating and terrifying, Prophet Song captures the reader with its relentless pace and profound emotional depth. It is a narrative of survival, sacrifice, and the unyielding human spirit. How far will Eilish go to save her children, and who or what might she have to leave behind in the process?

Penned by the internationally award-winning author Paul Lynch, the book offers a breathtakingly original vision of a nation at war with itself. As praised by Donal Ryan, author of Strange Flowers, "Paul Lynch is peerless," and this latest offering only underscores his extraordinary talent. Recognized as one of the Irish Times' 'Books to Look Forward to in 2023,’ Prophet Song is destined to leave an indelible mark on contemporary literature. It presents not only a shattering depiction of societal breakdown but also an intimately human story of a mother's fierce determination to protect her family against overwhelming odds.