"Left Hand is every reason why Paul Curran is one of the smartest, most daring, meticulous, violent, delicate, awe-inspiring new fiction chiselers in the known world, if you ask me. His work has been a huge favorite of lucky insiders like me for years, and now the secret is finally and definitely out." -Dennis Cooper, author of The Marbled Swarm
The haunting legacy of Downwicke House begins with a tragic fire in 1709, which claimed the lives of Lord Downwicke and his distinguished guests, linked to a failed Satanic ritual involving a Romany boy. In the present day, Josh Kellen and his family move into the house, unaware of its dark history. As they settle in, malevolent forces are unleashed, intent on completing the horrific rite that has lingered for centuries, threatening the lives of the innocent and seeking a new victim.
The narrative follows Mick O'Reilly, an IRA Chief of Staff, who saves Brendan Donnelly during a pivotal moment in the conflict. A decade later, Brendan reappears with a dangerous scheme that threatens global stability, manipulating Mick's deceased brother's young son as a tool for chaos. The story delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the far-reaching consequences of political violence, intertwining personal and historical conflicts in a gripping tale of intrigue and moral dilemmas.