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Declan Toohey

Perpetual Comedown

Perpetual Comedown

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Darren Walton, a doctoral student at Trinity College Dublin, discovers an elaborate conspiracy and must locate an alternate Ireland named Camland to prove his theories. He is willing to sacrifice his sanity, safety, and relationships to achieve academic fame. Declan Toohey's novel Perpetual Comedown is a contemporary yarn of academic intrigue, youthful irreverence, sexual fluidity, and neurodiversity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 13 February 2023
Publisher: New Island Books


Darren Walton, a doctoral student at Trinity College Dublin, embarks on a captivating journey to unravel an intricate conspiracy he uncovered during his undergraduate years. To accomplish this, he must locate an alternate Ireland known as Camland, which becomes evident when he stumbles upon a literary journal that mirrors his own past. Armed with concrete evidence supporting his wild theories, Darren is convinced that academic fame awaits him. However, he is prepared to sacrifice not only his sanity and physical safety, but also his deep connections with the people he loves the most.

In a captivating prose style, Declan Toohey weaves a contemporary tale of academic intrigue, youthful irreverence, sexual fluidity, and neurodiversity. This experimental, trippy, hilarious, compassionate, and riotous novel, Perpetual Comedown, delves into the intricate process of constructing the self.

Through Darren's eyes, we witness his unwavering pursuit of truth, even as it threatens to unravel his sense of self. As he delves deeper into the conspiracy, he encounters individuals who challenge his beliefs and push him to confront the darkest corners of his mind. The novel explores themes of identity, perception, and the consequences of pursuing knowledge at all costs.

Perpetual Comedown is a testament to Declan Toohey's talent as a writer and his ability to create compelling narratives that engage readers on multiple levels. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates literary fiction that pushes boundaries and challenges societal norms.

Weight: 332g
Dimension: 154 x 217 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781848408487

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