Al Them Dogs

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‘One of the debuts of the year’ Irish Times

‘A stylish, adroit and gritty debut’ Anne Enright

‘A book you inhale, devour, grapple with, and reel from more than read’ Marlon James

‘Exhilarating and often frightening . . .

a hugely satisfying read’ Roddy Doyle

‘As beautiful and tough as an uncut jewel’ Colin Walsh

‘A moving, fast-paced novel . . .

written in prose at once glittering and tender’ Sarah Moss

‘Frenetic and exhilarating . . .

has the energy and drama of a shoot-out’ Rob Doyle

Things are different since Tony Ward landed back in town. The West Dublin gangland has changed. His old mentor is dead, and his best pal Kenny Boyle is on the straight and narrow.