Dancing in Small Boats
Sara and Marcus hide in forests and abandoned houses, fighting to survive extreme weather events and the violent gangs that hunt for people and resources. Both are parents but only Sara has hope that her children are still alive.
When she realises she needs Marcus' help to find her family, their journey becomes fraught with complication. A brief encounter with a pregnant woman changes everything as she grapples with the complex nature of risk and the reliability of her own instincts.
As she moves through the shadows, Sara discovers that fear can deliver freedom, love transcends loss and to kill means to live another day.
“Suspenseful and tense, Charleton narrates a story of loss and survival and the persistence of community. Urgent, tender and terrifyingly close to home, it is impossible to put down.”
~ Una Mannion
“The suspense had me on edge from the start. Absolutely gripping, had me hooked”
~ Patience Dube
“Wrenchingly brutal and infused with hope, this novel is a timely, visceral reminder to take nothing that is dear to us for granted.”
~ Kate Winter
About the Author
Oonagh Charleton, was born in Dublin and grew up in County Sligo, Ireland. After four years studying Sociology and the Social Sciences in University College Dublin, she spent time working as a reporter for the Sligo Weekender and freelance writer for the Irish Times Newspaper.
She lectured in Communications in the ITB Blanchardstown and now works as a Consultant in Stress Management and Wellbeing delivering training within the Construction Sector. She recently completed a Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Studies. She loves to paint and spend time in nature. This is her second novel.
