Wild Houses by Colin Barrett
In the small town of Ballina, Ireland, tensions rise as a local feud escalates into violence. Cillian English, a small-time dealer, finds himself at odds with the intimidating Ferdia brothers, Gabe and Sketch. When Cillian's younger brother, Doll, ends up in the clutches of the Ferdias, a reclusive man named Dev is reluctantly pulled into the conflict. Meanwhile, Nicky, Doll's girlfriend, senses something is wrong and embarks on a desperate quest to find him, all while grappling with her own uncertainties about life in Ballina. "Wild Houses" weaves a tale of desperation, hidden secrets, and the struggle to escape one's circumstances.
The 18th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2024
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 272
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.5)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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