Kala: 'A spectacular read for Donna Tartt and Tana French fans'

In the seaside town of Kinlough, on Ireland's west coast, three old friends are thrown together for the first time in years. They 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 center. Soon after that summer's peak, Kala disappeared without a trace. Now, fifteen years later, human remains have been discovered in the woods, and 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 try to stop Kinlough's violent patterns repeating themselves once again.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: Atlantic Books

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A gritty heartbreaker of a thriller, Kala is a spectacular read for Donna Tartt and Tana French fans. Part heartfelt coming-of-age tale, part brutal Irish noir, this novel takes readers on a thrilling journey through the seaside town of Kinlough, Ireland's west coast.


In the summer of 2003, a group of six inseparable teenagers formed in Kinlough. Helen, Joe, and Mush were the core members, with Kala Lanann as their charismatic leader. However, their lives took a dark turn when Kala disappeared without a trace.


Fifteen years later, human remains are discovered in the woods, and two more girls go missing. As past and present collide, the estranged friends are forced to confront their own complicity in Kala's disappearance and work together to prevent Kinlough from reliving its violent patterns.


Kala is a masterfully crafted novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships, the consequences of violence, and the search for redemption. Tana French fans will relish this captivating story, filled with explosive revelations and a compulsive joy that keeps readers hooked until the very end.


With its thrilling plot, compelling characters, and thought-provoking themes, Kala heralds an exciting new voice in contemporary literature. Don't miss out on this must-read thriller that will leave you breathless and craving for more.

Weight: 657g
Dimension: 234 x 153 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838958602
Edition number: Main