Denyse Woods

Overnight To Innsbruck

Book excerpt

He spent another day at Abu Hamed, hostage to his own impetuousness. When morning came, dry and scorching, he woke suddenly and thought he was suffocating. He dived towards the door, but the air was equally tight outside. … He longed for a drink, but would have to wait for Suleiman to arrive if he was to get some tea, so he went for a walk – down to the Nile which, in an unassuming, timeless way, demanded veneration.

Overnight To Innsbruck book cover

‘A real treat of a read …. I read it in one sitting, holding my breath, such is Woods’ skill in building up tension.’

Spectator Magazine

‘… a rare delight. This stunning debut reminds me of Olivia Manning’s Balkan Trilogy.’

Books Ireland

‘Unputdownable! Brilliant storyline. Great humour yet deeply questioning and moving.’

Joe Duffy RTE