Christ on a Bike

Orla Owen author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bluemoose Books Ltd

Published:25th Jan '24

Should be back in stock very soon

Christ on a Bike cover

Cerys receives an unexpected inheritance but there are rules attached. Three simple rules that must be followed.

As she settles into her new life, she begins to feel trapped: the past is ever-present. She convinces herself that the villagers are watching her and, desperate to control her own future, she tries to break free.

‘Black Mirror meets Tales of The Unexpected with shades of Shirley Jackson.’ - Nina Pottell - Prima Magazine

Recommended as one of the best books to read this January by Martin Chilton, The Independent’s Chief Book Critic

‘Christ On A Bike is BRILLIANT. For once I don’t really know what else to say. Just BRILLIANT.’ - Jennie Godfrey

‘Finished and loved Christ On A Bike by the wonderful Orla Owen. What an original premise & flawlessly executed; so many clever touches. Orla has a brilliant understanding of motive & self-justification. Absolutely nailed the psychology of money.’ Rónán Hession

‘Why are you tired Jan? Because I started reading this at 11 and all of a sudden it was both finished and 2.30am... Can I recommend this novel as one to put on your radar? It’s got great characters, a truly quirky plot, and the writing kept me hooked. Another cracking book from the lovely people at Bluemoose Books.’ - Jan Carson

‘I absolutely loved Christ On A Bike. It is clever, well thought out, had characters you’ll both love and hate… I was glued to it from the very first page. highly, highly recommended!’ - Jules Swain @thereadingpara

Strikingly original and utterly brilliant!’ - @TheBookshopMan

‘So fresh and quirky and unlike anything I’ve read before. I really urge you to give it a try.’ - @LauraPAuthor

‘Orla has an innate ability to write books that are unsettling and dark but in a very subtle way… What Orla does so well is weave in a wry humour to temper the darkness. I bloody LOVE this! It should absolutely be on your 2024 reading list.’ - @bookishchat

‘This is a brilliant novel – and one that would make for an equally brilliant TV drama. It’s clean, lean writing that never prevaricates or wastes the reader’s time. A phenomenal read from cover to cover.’ - @talesfromabsurdia

‘Finished Christ On A bike - oh my god, that ending! Such a brilliant book! Do NOT miss this one.’ - Ellie Hawkes

  • Commended for The Dublin Literary Award 2025

ISBN: 9781915693129

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 251g

260 pages