Author:David Lindsay

'Extraordinary' Philip Pullman
Following one man's journey from earth to an alien landscape of ethereal beauty and existential terror, A Voyage to Arcturus is a profound questioning of the nature of evil. Dreamlike and philosophical, this landmark cult novel has influenced generations of writers.
'That shattering, intolerable and irresistible work' C. S. Lewis
'A Nietzschean Pilgrim's Progress ... Lindsay's engrossing book, a mixture of metaphysics and surreal dream-quest, stands as one of the great originals' Guardian
The book I think is most underrated: David Lindsey, A Voyage To Arcturus.
—— Philip PullmanThat shattering, intolerable, and irresistible work
—— C. S. LewisLindsay's engrossing book, a mixture of metaphysics and surreal dream-quest, stands as one of the great originals.
—— GuardianA hugely engaging novel from a talented new writer
—— John BoyneA compelling tale uncovering a world of secrets, injustice and, for the lucky few, escape
—— Anne Griffin , author of When All is SaidShimmering, beguiling and ruthless. A fizzing and assured debut
—— Colin BarrettSprawling and encompassing so many worlds, it's utterly gripping. Excellent.
—— Sophie White, author of CorpsingLove this . . . a really fantastic read
—— Sinéad MoriartyThis page-turner is the debut offering from Cork writer O'Connell and the sign of great things to come from him
—— Irish ExaminerThe opening chapter grabbed me right away . . . I'm gripped
—— The Art House, 96FMAn instantly gripping page-turner
—— Sunday Independent Life MagazineFrom the first pages I knew I was in for a treat and the book delivered, over and over again
—— Books IrelandA cast of characters you think you will know, trapped in a world you definitely won't. Illuminating, claustrophobic, addictive
—— Ciaran McMenaminWonderful depictions of life in Dubai and an intriguing, interwoven plot
—— Zoë Miller, author of The Perfect SisterA literary thriller set in Dubai... O'Connell's debut does mainly reinforce the notion that expats are terribly entitled people but there's nuance in the few characters desperately seeking a better, more meaningful life.
—— GuardianAn enjoyable and unconventional thriller... readers will be hearing more from Jamie O'Connell, I've no doubt.
—— Sunday TimesAn instantly gripping page-turner set around a death in Dubai.
—— Sunday IndependentStunning... a tour de force.
—— Pat Kenny, The Pat Kenny Show (Newstalk)Shout out Ciaran on the new book, everyone go cop that and take in the gems - real life issues being addressed. It's important to know that even though the book's called Cut Short your life don't have to be cut short, as long as you're breathing you got opportunities if you just focus and stay consistent
—— AM, rapperThis book strongly gives a voice to the voiceless . . . essential reading
—— Kenny Allstar, DJTakes us to the heart of London's street culture . . . more necessary than ever
—— Alistair Fraser , TLS






