​Pat McCabe has never been shy of delving into the darker side of human nature.

Paul Duane reviews the latest novel from the celebrated author of The Butcher Boy, Breakfast On Pluto and Winterwood.

Patrick McCabe, the author born in Clones, Co Monaghan, made his name in the premillennial years as the poet laureate of the unreliable narrative. Now, 33 years after his second novel, ...