Ciara and Oliver

meet in a supermarket in Dublin and start dating the same week Covid-19 reaches Irish shores. When lockdown hits, Oliver suggests they move in together. Ciara sees an opportunity for a relationship to flourish, Oliver sees a chance to hide who – and what – he really is. Soon, a body is discovered. The perfect crime… or is it? Catherine Ryan Howard’s 56 Days (Corvus, approx €14.99, out August 19) is a timely, twisted thriller.