PAH
Susan Brown is trapped. She lives in nurses’ accommodation she hates, on the run from a past she detests, desperate for a future she can’t afford. Yet.
Calton Jonas is lost. He travels across the country, from beach to city, settling in a small town with a job at the morgue.
Jeffrey Jeffreys is happy as long as life provides him with enough whiskey and beer.
Their lives cross. Old wounds open. Susan takes control but not all of them can survive...
Reviews for PAH
“A compelling novel full of brilliantly villainous characterisation. Orla Owen is a natural storyteller.” Rónán Hession
“Devastating, gritty, and villainous this novel is truly compelling. Orla Owen is a glorious storyteller.” Dantheman1054, Waterstones bookseller
“PAH, like Orla’s other book The Lost Thumb is unforgettable. I will read everything by her from here on in. Both these books are on my best of 2021 shelf.” @LisaOwlBeSatReading
“Like authors such as Rónán Hession or Iris Murdoch, Orla Owen knows how to write believable people…The writing is great. PAH consists of an endless supply of memorable scenes” The Bobsphere
“A strong argument against the whole ‘protagonists should be likeable thing’. No, they should be interesting...” Ellie Hawkes
“PAH is a psychological, character driven novel exploring themes of unwanted motherhood and the legacy of abuse. It’s tense, compelling and darkly comic. It’s a fantastic read – I loved it!” Emma’s books
Where to buy
You can pop into Blackwell’s in Manchester, Bookseller Crow in Crystal Palace, and Bert’s books in Swindon (signed copies) to buy a copy of PAH. You can also order the paperback from any bookshop in the UK and Ireland, plus all online bookstores: