The Truth Will Out
ROSEMARY HENNIGAN (ORION, £14.99)
Siblings Eabha and Austin were the only witnesses to Cillian Butler’s tragic death, 15 years ago when they were at school. His untimely demise and the circumstances around it are shrouded in mystery and remain so nearly two decades on – until Eabha, now a playwright, decides to write a play, controversially based on the real-life events. With five weeks to pull the production together, stars Dara, Sam and Oisin start to feel the pressure – but as opening night draws closer, they find it harder to separate themselves from their characters. Claustrophobic and gripping, this will keep you on tenterhooks. ★★★★