Heaven's Edge

A modern odyssey. A gripping adventure and a moving love story. HEAVEN'S EDGE is the thrilling new novel from Booker shortlisted Romesh Gunesekara. Romesh Gunesekera's admirers include Michael Ondaatje, Barbara Trapido and Philip Hensher. 'Powerful and compelling Gunesekera has created a palpable, terrifying world that, for all the precariousness of its beauty, harbours love and hope' GUARDIAN

Marc leaves London and sets out for the island where his grandfather was born and where his father's plane was shot down. There he meets Uva. But their affair is cut short when she disappears. Desperate to find her, Marc embarks on a final terrifying journey that will test all his beliefs.Marc, in search of a dream, leaves London and sets out for the island where his grandfather was born and where his father's plane was shot down in flames. It is an island once said to be near the edge of heaven, but now ravaged and despoiled by war. There by a glittering lake he sees the subversive Uva, an eco-warrior releasing emerald doves. Finding her launches him into a world of passion and difficult choices. But their affair is cut short when she disappears. Desperate to find her, Marc embarks on a final terrifying journey that will test all his beliefs as he confronts violence in a quest for love.