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This memorable debut novel explores Dublins every corner, including a first-of-its-kind portrayal of its thriving gay nightlife, through the eyes of a young man seduced by a secret societys ancient reading rituals, based on the sortes virgilianae . In brilliant prose, author Barry McCrea gives readers a psychologically gripping tale set within the intertwining worlds of literature and the living. When freshman Niall Lenihan moves to Trinity College, he dives into unfamiliar social scenes, quickly becoming fascinated by a reclusive pair of studentsliterary mystics who let signs and symbols from books determine their actions. Reluctantly, they admit him to their private sessions, and what begins as an intriguing game for Niall becomes increasingly esoteric, dramatic, and addictive. As Niall discovers the true nature of the pursuits in which he has become entangled, The First Verse traces a young mans search for identity, companionship, and a cults shadowy origins in the pages of literature and the people of a city. Fans of Donna Tartts The Secret History or Patricia Highsmiths The Talented Mr. Ripley will be mesmerized by the strange, page-turning world of this astonishing fir

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Author

McCrea, Barry

Publisher

Carroll & Graf ; Distributed by Publishers Group West

Published

2005

Language

EN

ISBN

9780786715138

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery

Rating

3.34 / 5 (201 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14