Ira Tyde presents A Journey Home by Ira Tyde, read by Henry Schrader.

Is love the key to the secrets of the past?

Amidst a QuinnTessential Records meeting about its struggling subsidiary, Quicksilver, Sophie is propelled to the centre of a plan set in motion: the search for elusive Irish rock journeyman Leonard Fagan. Since his break-up with one-time band member and lover Aideen Brennan, six years have passed without a single note written by his hand. Aideen, meanwhile, has flourished into a successful solo artist. As events reveal a conflict that dates back even further, Sophie must navigate her career, the dynamics of the music business and the intricacies of human relationships. And then there is up-and-comer Casey, incidentally Aideen’s cousin, assigned to help her with the search… As the destinies of Sophie, Casey, Leonard and Aideen intertwine, secrets unravel, casting light on the shadows of the past.

'Debut author Tyde makes a big splash with this addictive tale about life and love in the music business, set primarily in Ireland. [...] Tyde's deft plotting and persuasive worldbuilding [...] will send readers rushing through the pages, despite the story's hefty page count.Tyde's characters resonate, both as people and stars. [...] Tyde has serious literary chops and a flair for engaging storytelling. Readers who enjoy multilayered women's fiction will devour this.' - BookLife Reviews (Editor's Pick)

'Tyde deftly fuses romance with the gritty side of the entertainment industry. [...] The writing is crisp and clear, with every scene carefully constructed to deliver a powerful mix of emotion and stunning atmosphere. Tyde's unique skill at melding mood, compelling characters, and a vivid setting gives this novel a definite edge.' - BookLife Prize Critic's Report