'Absolutely MAGNIFICENT: dark, witty, charming. I LOVED it'
- Marian Keyes
'Heart-rending, hilarious . . . It's a belter.'
- Lousie Kennedy
'An utterly compulsive and gripping portrayal of the brilliance of children, the power of intergenerational relationships, and the certainty of our human desire to belong. An utterly engrossing read - one that confronts the trauma of loss and the dangers of religious zealotry through powerful narrative, compelling characters and sharp wit. Jan Carson is a true original. An absolute must read. Outstanding.'
- Elaine Feeny
'An Agatha Christie-esque whodunnit, a dark supernatural mystery and an account of mass trauma. Carson forges these parts into a tragicomedy in which fantastic elements slot almost seamlessly alongside kitchen-sink realism ... compassionate and meticulously observed.'
- Guardian
'Original and vivid, The Raptures is its own beautiful, unique thing'
- Irish Times