About the book
Shortlisted for the Climate Fiction Prize
The story of outcast twins Iris and Floyd who join a hunt through the Tasmanian wilderness for a man-killing puma. But there is a threat closer to home . . .
‘A sublime novel of loss and redemption’ Hannah Kent
‘A propulsive novel of survival and betrayal’ The Economist
In the Tasmanian highlands, a wild puma is on the loose. Dusk has escaped her captors and reports of killing sprees soon follow.
Twins Iris and Floyd are out of work, money and friends. When they hear that a bounty has been placed on Dusk, they reluctantly decide to join the hunt. As they journey up into this wild, haunted country, they discover there's far more to the land and people of the highlands than they imagined.
And as they close in on their prey, they're forced to reckon with conflicts both ancient and deeply personal.
'Starkly beautiful and deeply felt ... the pared-back textures of Dusk’s prose occasionally recall those of Cormac McCarthy' Guardian
‘An expertly paced quest narrative doubling as the tale of a community riven by suspicion’ Mail on Sunday
Editions of Dusk
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781784745981
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781529949575
- EBook
- ISBN 9781529949582
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781529957402
Read an Excerpt
Shortlisted for the Climate Fiction Prize
The story of outcast twins Iris and Floyd who join a hunt through the Tasmanian wilderness for a man-killing puma. But there is a threat closer to home . . .
‘A sublime novel of loss and redemption’ Hannah Kent
‘A propulsive novel of survival and betrayal’ The Economist
In the Tasmanian highlands, a wild puma is on the loose. Dusk has escaped her captors and reports of killing sprees soon follow.
Twins Iris and Floyd are out of work, money and friends. When they hear that a bounty has been placed on Dusk, they reluctantly decide to join the hunt. As they journey up into this wild, haunted country, they discover there's far more to the land and people of the highlands than they imagined.
And as they close in on their prey, they're forced to reckon with conflicts both ancient and deeply personal.
'Starkly beautiful and deeply felt ... the pared-back textures of Dusk’s prose occasionally recall those of Cormac McCarthy' Guardian
‘An expertly paced quest narrative doubling as the tale of a community riven by suspicion’ Mail on Sunday
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dusk about?
Shortlisted for the Climate Fiction Prize
The story of outcast twins Iris and Floyd who join a hunt through the Tasmanian wilderness for a man-killing puma. But there is a threat closer to home . . .
‘A sublime novel of loss and redemption’ Hannah Kent
‘A propulsive novel of survival and betrayal’ The Economist
In the Tasmanian highlands, a wild puma is on the loose. Dusk has escaped her captors and reports of killing sprees soon follow.
Twins Iris and Floyd are out of work, money and friends. When they hear that a bounty has been placed on Dusk, they reluctantly decide to join the hunt. As they journey up into this wild, haunted country, they discover there's far more to the land and people of the highlands than they imagined.
And as they close in on their prey, they're forced to reckon with conflicts both ancient and deeply personal.
'Starkly beautiful and deeply felt ... the pared-back textures of Dusk’s prose occasionally recall those of Cormac McCarthy' Guardian
‘An expertly paced quest narrative doubling as the tale of a community riven by suspicion’ Mail on Sunday
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dusk?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of Dusk?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781784745981
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dusk?
Robbie Arnott, Susan Gates
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Dusk is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781784745981) and paperback(ISBN 9781529949575) and ebook(ISBN 9781529949582) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781529957402)
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