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An extraordinary and gripping story based on a real event from the 18th century, when a group of boys and men were stranded on a remote sea stack in the St Kilda archipelago. The tale is deeply atmospheric, blending stark survival themes with introspective moments, as the characters grapple with fear, isolation, and the slow realisation that they may never return home.

McCaughrean captures the harsh, wild beauty of the Stacs and the emotional depth of the boys' journey. While the novel presents moments of hope and camaraderie, it doesn’t shy away from the raw and often bleak realities of survival, offering a poignant look into the resilience of the human spirit. This is a story that does not shy away from depicting the harsh realities of what happened.

McCaughrean shows why she will always be one of the very best writers.