All the Hollow of the Sky

Jedediah's father, Corbie Mackem, who walked out of his life forty years ago, is back. He won't apologize or explain, and he hasn't aged a day. Jedediah is a respectable elder, more concerned with his wayward grandson John than his long-buried past. But then disaster strikes: Ab is back, and Corbie returns to Gyrford - younger than his son.

Format: Hardback
Length: 640 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Forty years ago, Jedediah's father walked out of his life, leaving him to wonder about the reasons behind his absence. But now, after all these years, the man has returned, and he brings with him a sense of mystery and intrigue. Jedediah's father, Corbie Mackem, was a legendary figure in the town of Gyrford. He was known as the Sarsen Shepherd, a man who had saved the Smith clan from the terrifyingly well-meaning fey known as Ab. Corbie was a skilled fairy-smith, and his abilities were renowned throughout the land. However, his relationship with his son was often strained, and Jedediah prefers to keep the details of their past hidden. On the day of his son's wedding, forty-odd years ago, Corbie set off on a journey, never to be seen again. Since then, Jedediah has become a respected elder in the community, more concerned with his wayward grandson, John, than with his long-buried past. However, the arrival of Corbie brings with it a series of unexpected events that threaten to disrupt the peaceful life of Gyrford. Birds all over the county have taken to hiding themselves, and Left-Lop the pig, which has grown vegetation all over its back, escaped its farm and taken to making personal remarks at folks in alarmingly alliterative verse. But then disaster strikes. Ab is back. And Corbie, thought long dead, returns to Gyrford, younger than his son. Jedediah is left to wonder about the true nature of Corbie's return and the secrets that he may be hiding. As the days pass, Jedediah becomes increasingly aware of the presence of a powerful force that seems to be connected to Corbie and Ab. He begins to suspect that there is something sinister going on in the town, and he is determined to uncover the truth before it is too late. With the help of his friends and family, Jedediah sets out on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets of Corbie and Ab. He encounters a range of strange and mysterious characters along the way, each with their own agendas and motivations. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Jedediah realizes that he is facing a formidable enemy, one that has the power to destroy everything he holds dear. In the end, Jedediah must confront his father and the forces that have been manipulating him for years. He must learn the truth about his past and the true nature of the enemy that he is facing. The journey is fraught with danger and uncertainty, but Jedediah is determined to see it through to the end. With the help of his friends and family, he emerges victorious, and Gyrford is once again safe. The story of Jedediah and his father is a testament to the power of courage, determination, and the strength of family bonds. It reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for redemption and salvation.

Weight: 888g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 59 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529414936