The Blue Book of Nebo

When the electricity went out in 2018, Dylan and his mother survived in their isolated hilltop house in Nebo, Wales. In this novel, Manon Steffan Ros explores the human capacity to find new strengths and questions the structures and norms of the contemporary world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 06 January 2022
Publisher: Firefly Press Ltd

When The End came back in 2018, Dylan was just six years old. It was a momentous event that marked the end of the normal 21st-century world he knew. The electricity went off for good, and the world as he had known it vanished into thin air. However, Dylan and his mother managed to survive in their isolated hilltop house, located above the village of Nebo in north-west Wales. They were forced to adapt and learn new skills to survive in this new environment. Despite their close understanding, the relationship between mother and son subtly changed as Dylan began to take on adult responsibilities. At the same time, they each harbored their own secrets, which emerged as they jotted down their thoughts and memories in a found notebook, the Blue Book of Nebo.

In this captivating novel, Manon Steffan Ros delves into the remarkable human capacity to find new strengths and resilience in the face of adversity. She also poses thought-provoking questions about the structures and norms of the contemporary world. Through the characters of Dylan and his mother, the reader is taken on a journey of self-discovery and reflection. The Blue Book of Nebo serves as a powerful testament to the enduring power of human connection and the resilience of the human spirit.

This prize-winning novel has received critical acclaim for its insightful portrayal of human nature and its exploration of the complexities of survival. It is a must-read for anyone who seeks to understand the human condition and the challenges we face in our modern world.

Weight: 158g
Dimension: 180 x 198 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913102784