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Muckle Flugga

By: Michael Pedersen
Narrated by: Jack Lowden
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NARRATED BY JACK LOWDEN

'A quirky and original debut that sizzles with scintillating prose.' BERNARDINE EVARISTO
'Michael Pedersen is a rare writer of real passion and power and this debut is phenomenal.' MATT HAIG

Life on a remote island is turned upside down by a stranger's arrival, testing bonds of family and tradition and leaving a young dreamer's future hanging in the balance.

It's no ordinary existence on the rugged isle of Muckle Flugga. The elements run riot and the very rocks that shape the place begin to shift under their influence. The only human inhabitants are the lighthouse keeper, known as The Father, and his otherworldly son, Ouse. Them, and the occasional lodger to keep the wolf from the door.

When one of those lodgers - Firth, a chaotic writer - arrives from Edinburgh, the limits of the world the keeper and his son cling to begin to crumble. A tug of war ensues between Firth and the lighthouse keeper for Ouse's affections - and his future. As old and new ways collide, and life-changing decisions loom, what will the tides leave standing in their wake?

©2025 Michael Pedersen (P)2025 Faber & Faber Coming of Age Fantasy Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Heartfelt
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I loved the mysterious timelessness of this story and the rich and evocative language, bringing alive the rocky island.

The language is as rich as Oust’s tapestry described within.

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Jack Lowden’s narration is a perfect partner to Michael Pedersen’s story, language and mad world of Muckle Flugga. This is my first audio of any book, so a very high standard to top. The only thing was there are so many lines that I wanted to stop and hear again, to absorb and enjoy, so I bought the book and went back to read these parts. I will purchase this audiobook to enjoy Michael and Jack, and Ouse, Figgy, Firth and of course RLS whenever I need and want them in my life!

Absolutely brilliant!

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What an amazing listen. Pedersen is a true wordsmith, what a great story., great narration.

Out of this world!

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A beautiful story. I truly got lost in this world and it created such vivid pictures in my head. Jack Lowden was the perfect narrator for this. Michael Pedersen has such a beautiful way with words. I am so happy

Perfection

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I didn’t know what to expect coming into this but instantly fell in with it

A pair of comfortable slippers for the ears

Fantastic!

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