All the Hollow of the Sky: An enthralling novel of fae, folklore and forests

Jedediah's father, Corbie Mackem, walked out of his life forty years ago and has now returned. 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, and has other problems on his mind. But then disaster strikes: Ab is back, and Corbie returns to Gyrford - younger than his son.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 640 pages
Publication date: 23 May 2024
Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Forty years ago, Jedediah's father walked out of his life, leaving him to navigate the challenges of adulthood alone. However, destiny has a way of bringing people back together, and now, after all these years, Jedediah's father has reappeared in his life. But he comes without apology, without explanation, and astonishingly, without any signs of aging.

The people of Gyrford, where Jedediah lives, have a special regard for his father, Corbie Mackem. Corbie was not only a skilled fairy smith but also a hero who saved the Smith clan from the malevolent Ab, a fey who bestowed unwanted gifts upon a generation. Despite his apparent flaws as a father, Jedediah prefers to avoid discussing this sensitive topic. The whereabouts of Corbie's body remain a mystery, as he disappeared on the day of Jedediah's wedding, forty-odd years ago, while on a journey.

In the present day, Jedediah is a respected elder, focused more on his wayward grandson, John, than on his long-buried past. He has his hands full with the preparations for Saint Clement's Day and the peculiar behavior of Left-Lop, the pig, which has grown vegetation all over its back and escaped its farm, engaging in personal remarks in alarmingly alliterative verse. However, when disaster strikes, Jedediah's world is turned upside down once again. Ab, the evil fey, returns to Gyrford, and Corbie, thought to be long dead, reappears as well—younger than his son.

Jedediah is left to confront the consequences of his father's absence and the return of the malevolent Ab. As he grapples with these unexpected challenges, he must also come to terms with the unresolved issues he has with his father. The reappearance of Corbie brings forth a mix of emotions, including anger, resentment, and a longing for closure. Jedediah must navigate the complexities of his family history and find a way to heal the wounds that have been left behind for so many years.

The story of Jedediah and his father serves as a reminder that even when people seem to have disappeared from our lives, their impact can still be felt long after they are gone. It explores the complexities of family relationships, the power of forgiveness, and the importance of confronting our past. As Jedediah faces the challenges ahead, he must rely on his strength, courage, and the support of his loved ones to overcome the obstacles and find a way forward.

Weight: 436g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 45 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529414950