- Publisher: Atlantic
- Year: 2023
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 426pp
- Illustrated: No
- Dimensions: 232x154mm
- Condition: New
- Weight: 0.6kg
- ISBN: 9781838958756
- Product code: 546765
Kala
New Paperback
Postscript summary
In the Irish seaside town of Kinlough Kala is at the heart of a group of teenagers, inseparable during the summer of 2003 – until she vanishes. Stepping between then and 2018, when Kala’s former classmates reunite, this suspenseful novel for fans of Donna Tartt follows sensitive Mush, prickly writer Helen and troubled rock star Joe as the past catches up with them.
Product information
Full publisher description
THE NUMBER ONE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2023
'A gritty heartbreaker of a thriller... Part heartfelt coming-of-age tale, part brutal Irish noir, this is a spectacular read for Donna Tartt and Tana French fans' Kirkus
In the seaside town of Kinlough, on Ireland's west coast, three old friends are thrown together for the first time in years. They - Helen, Joe and Mush - were part of an original group of six inseparable teenagers in the summer of 2003, with motherless, reckless Kala Lanann as their group's white-hot centre. Soon after that summer's peak, Kala disappeared without a trace.
Now it's fifteen years later. Human remains have been discovered in the woods. Two more girls have gone missing. As past and present begin to collide, the estranged friends are forced to confront their own complicity in the events that led to Kala's disappearance, and to try to stop Kinlough's violent patterns repeating themselves once again...
Against the backdrop of a town suffocating on its own secrets, in a story that builds from a smoulder to a stunning climax, Kala brilliantly examines the sometimes brutal costs of belonging, as well as the battle in the human heart between vengeance and forgiveness, despair and redemption.
'Tana French fans will relish Kala' Guardian, Best Summer Reads
'The thriller of the moment' The i Paper, Best Summer Reads
'An addictive read with explosive revelation' Daily Telegraph
'A compulsive joy' Daily Mail
'Kala heralds an exciting new voice' Observer
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2023
'A gritty heartbreaker of a thriller... Part heartfelt coming-of-age tale, part brutal Irish noir, this is a spectacular read for Donna Tartt and Tana French fans' Kirkus
In the seaside town of Kinlough, on Ireland's west coast, three old friends are thrown together for the first time in years. They - Helen, Joe and Mush - were part of an original group of six inseparable teenagers in the summer of 2003, with motherless, reckless Kala Lanann as their group's white-hot centre. Soon after that summer's peak, Kala disappeared without a trace.
Now it's fifteen years later. Human remains have been discovered in the woods. Two more girls have gone missing. As past and present begin to collide, the estranged friends are forced to confront their own complicity in the events that led to Kala's disappearance, and to try to stop Kinlough's violent patterns repeating themselves once again...
Against the backdrop of a town suffocating on its own secrets, in a story that builds from a smoulder to a stunning climax, Kala brilliantly examines the sometimes brutal costs of belonging, as well as the battle in the human heart between vengeance and forgiveness, despair and redemption.
'Tana French fans will relish Kala' Guardian, Best Summer Reads
'The thriller of the moment' The i Paper, Best Summer Reads
'An addictive read with explosive revelation' Daily Telegraph
'A compulsive joy' Daily Mail
'Kala heralds an exciting new voice' Observer
Reasons to shop at Postscript
Independent bookseller
Established in 1987, we’ve been sharing reading recommendations for decades.
Books you won’t find elsewhere
Discover new authors among our frequently changing bookshelves, along with almost-forgotten gems and a wealth of unusual titles you won’t find elsewhere.
Eco-friendly packaging
Orders are carefully packed in recyclable cardboard boxes, eco-friendly bubble wrap and solvent-free labels, paper and tape.
Condition and price
All our books are new, unused and unread, and they’re all up to 75% off RRP.
FREE monthly catalogue
Featuring over 400 handpicked titles, our unique catalogue is carefully curated and includes new and unusual titles, special features and exclusive collections.
Email newsletters
Our tailored newsletters are written by our booksellers, and we always highlight the books that we have talked about most in the Postscript office.
Footnotes blog
Some books spark ideas and conversations that our catalogue can’t contain – our Footnotes blog offers a deeper dive into a wealth of topics to inspire further reading.
Aftercare
We are all serious book people and we understand the value of reading. This is why we package our books so carefully and employ a helpful in-house customer services team to promptly resolve any queries you may have.
Delivery information
UK
Free UK standard delivery on all online orders over £25
Unlimited books in one delivery charge:
- • Standard: £3.20 (3-5 working days)
- • Click & Collect: £3.20 (3-5 working days)
- • Next Day (orders must be placed before 1pm, Monday–Friday): £4.50
- • Royal Mail Tracked48: £5.50 (2-4 working days)
Highlands and Islands delivery: standard delivery only (5-7 working days)
Overseas
All orders: delivery costs for orders outside the UK are based on country of destination and product weight.
You can view your overseas delivery cost using the Summary section within the Basket.
For more information on delivery/overseas orders please refer to our Delivery Information.
product
https://www.psbooks.co.uk/kala
546765
Kala
https://www.psbooks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/5/4/546765_media-0.jpg
4.99
4.99
GBP
InStock
/New Arrivals
/Fiction
/Fiction/Categories/Crime, Thrillers & Mystery
/Fiction/Categories/Contemporary Fiction
/Campaigns/Page-Turning Crime Fiction
In the Irish seaside town of Kinlough Kala is at the heart of a group of teenagers, inseparable during the summer of 2003 – until she vanishes. Stepping between then and 2018, when Kala’s former classmates reunite, this suspenseful novel for fans of Donna Tartt follows sensitive Mush, prickly writer Helen and troubled rock star Joe as the past catches up with them.
Paperback
0
0
https://www.psbooks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/5/4/546765_media-1.jpg
https://www.psbooks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/5/4/546765_media-2.jpg
add-to-cart
rrp_info:£14.99
productId:187049
£14.99
Colin Walsh
General
232x154mm
Atlantic
No
Paperback
