The Turning - Ian Blaikie
Ian Blaikie is a British author whose work blends the everyday with the uncanny, exploring the quiet struggles that shape ordinary lives. With a dry humour, he writes darkly observant fiction that examines the motives behind human behaviour. 'The Turning' is his debut novel, marking the beginning of his literary journey.
GENRE: Sci-fi, historical fiction
Blurb:
When Rory Turnpike loses his father, he's left with grief, regret, and a life drifting off course. But when a mysterious portal on a quiet street transports him back to 1969, Rory is given the impossible - a second chance.
Taken in by a kind family, he must navigate the past carefully, but soon discovers it holds a dark secret.
Spanning several decades, The Turning is a haunting time-slip novel about loss- guilt and the power of grace when the past refuses to stay buried.