Swimming on Dry Land

“Switching between characters from one chapter to another, Blackhurst deftly navigates the pent-up resentment and damaging disappointment that can lurk in the background of a relationship and sets this tragedy within a breathtaking claustrophobia that is hard to shake off.”
The Irish Times

“Swimming on Dry Land is one of many successes to be published over the last three years.”
Irish Independent

“Blackhurst’s prose is so vivid that the reader can almost taste the dust and feel the unrelenting heat. But it’s her exploration of character that makes this debut shine.”
Books Ireland

“The Verdict: Fascinating. Atmospheric and memorable.”
The Irish Examiner

“This accomplished debut novel is both beautifully written and a cracking good read. It has the pace and suspense of a thriller, but deftly avoids pigeon-holing as it tracks the lives of the Harvey family and their responses to a devastating event.”
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