FORTHCOMING FEBRUARY 2026

 

‘A hugely inventive and rich novel from a major storytelling talent.’ –Joseph O’Connor, author of The Star of the Sea

‘A novel quite unlike anything else. McCrea is an astonishingly talented writer, the breadth of his ability matched only by the magnitude of his ambition. His formal risks pay off in spades. This is an astounding narrative achievement. I loved every page.’ –Donal Ryan, author of The Spinning Heart  

‘An original, absorbing, illuminating novel; an exploration of life's big themes – love, loyalty and truth – from a writer of tremendous skill and brilliance.’ – Sara Baume, author of Seven Steeples

‘Smart, formally playful, and psychologically astute, Rousseau’s Lost Children is a novel of ideas with moral insight and real emotional power.’ – Ferdia Lennon, author of Glorious Exploits

‘A masterful work of imagination, intellect and empathy that further cements McCrea as a singular voice in literature.’ – Helen Cullen, author of The Truth Must Dazzle Gradually

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'Rousseau's Lost Children pulls off the admirable feat of being as fun to read as it is creatively daring and rich with ideas.' – Rob Doyle, author of Threshold
 

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