Description
Discover the haunting psychological masterpiece that grips readers and critics alike.
Benbecula pulls you into a remote Scottish island where madness, murder, and fractured identity collide in a true story reimagined with devastating power. From the Booker-shortlisted author of His Bloody Project comes a gripping narrative that refuses to let go.
When Angus MacPhee commits an unthinkable act in 1857, his brother Malcolm becomes the reluctant keeper of a dark secret, and his own sanity hangs in the balance. Isolated and haunted, Malcolm's account unravels the psychological depths behind the crime, questioning everything you thought you knew about guilt, madness, and truth.
Meticulously constructed from historical evidence, this novel transforms a real tragedy into an unforgettable exploration of the human mind.
Perfect for readers who crave literary fiction that challenges, disturbs, and captivates.
Longlisted for the Highland Book Prize.
Longlisted for the CWA Historical Dagger.
Shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction.
'Dark, intense and utterly compelling' Laura Wilson, The Guardian.
Paperback 176 pages.
Approx: 13.2 x 19.6 cm.