Brother 'Lijah built the ark - Glenis Stott

A disquieting debut novel exploring a close religious community and the fanatacism of converts. Brilliantly observed, unsettling and wry, Brother 'Lijah Built the Ark won the 2009 Cinnamon Press Novel Award and confirms Glenis Stott as a name to be watched.

Oh no! Elijah's off on one again. Liam is grateful to the religious community that takes him in off the streets - the people are 'nice' and the food is great, but Elijah's ranting worries him and the lack of privacy begins to eat away at him - between work, Morning Meeting, Afternoon Assembly, Circle Time and Social Hour the only time alone is in the bathroom. But it isn't only the feeling that someone is always watching him that is awry in this closed community and as things wind towards a disturbing climax it isn't only Elijah who disquiets the reader; does Liam have his own emerging demons?
Publisher: Cinnamon Press