We are delighted to welcome Stu Hennigan back to the shop to discuss his debut novel KESHED; a powerfully told story of escape and belonging, hope and loss. Stu will be in conversation with Dodo Ink’s Thom Cuell.

Doors: 6.30pm, Start: 6.45pm

Tickets are £4. Admission is free when purchasing a copy of the book.

About KESHED:

In the derelict shell of what was once his family home, a dying man surveys the wreckage of his former life and drinks himself senseless, haunted by the chain of events that led him there.

Dark, complex and visceral, Keshed is an unflinching character study exploring class, belonging, fatherhood and conflicting ideals of modern masculinity.

At heart it’s the story of a relationship struggling to cope with the impossible pressures of raising a child under late-stage capitalism; but it’s also a love letter to the working class North, from the grinding poverty of Thatcher’s 80’s to the present day.

“Stu Hennigan is one of my favourite writers. His voice is unmistakable and always compelling. Keshed, in its presentation of class and fatherhood, displays verve, fearlessness and total commitment to its characters and their world. It’s brutal and beautiful.” – Wendy Erskine, author of The Benefactors

About the Author:

Stu Hennigan is a writer, poet and musician from the north of England. His book Ghost Signs (Bluemoose, 2022) was shortlisted for best non-fiction at the Books Are My Bag Awards and Best Political Book By A Non-Parliamentarian at the Parlimentary Book Awards in 2022/3. His short fiction, essays, poetry, criticism and articles have been published widely in print and online. Keshed is his first novel.

“This is one of the mightiest books I have ever read – sometimes I wanted to turn away from it but the vortex created is so powerful you cannot escape – it is fireworks and pinched flesh and it will not leave you quietly.” – Robin Ince