Islands of the dying light

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Tobey and his sister Megan, raised in poverty in Ireland, are abandoned by their mother when Tobey is just a baby. Years later, he travels to Dublin and returns to their village only upon learning of their father's death, only to find Megan has already left. The narrative alternates between Tobey's quest to find his sister and a series of letters from Megan that chronicle her life as an animal rights activist in London, her marriage and divorce, and her work as a veterinarian on a remote island in the Philippines. Following her path, Tobey arrives on the island, only to discover that Megan has disappeared. In his search for answers, he uncovers a dark purpose behind the island's crumbling laboratories and its mysterious residents. The novel vividly portrays the intertwined fates of two siblings seeking happiness but confronting horror instead. With a haunting atmosphere and rich interior narratives, it captivates readers and subtly imparts moral lessons through its exploration of memory, landscape, and human experience. Critics praise its ability to immerse readers from the outset and evoke deep emotional responses through its powerful prose.