A Cork attic, a skull, and a dangerous devotion.
In rain-soaked Cork, reclusive coder Mason is doing his best to disappear into code, tea and a human skull on his shelf. When glamorous gallery owner Cassandra is found dead in the River Lee, he’s pulled into an investigation that tangles him up with visiting academic Tim, sharp-eyed Garda detective Bria and the charismatic ex he’s been trying to forget.
This Memento Mori novel stands on its own and blends queer romance, art-world intrigue and ambiguous ghosts with a strong sense of place along the river. Expect several on-page intimate scenes between men, emotionally intense but non-gratuitous scenes of murder, addiction and past abuse, and regular strong language, all anchored by characters carrying trauma with stubborn hope.
For:
- Adult readers who enjoy character-led queer romance with a darker emotional register.
- Readers drawn to psychological mysteries.
- Fans of moody, atmospheric contemporary fiction with emotional complexity.
- Readers who prefer romance intertwined with trauma recovery, trust, and slow emotional unravelling.
