Super Short Summary

Set primarily in 1976, Andrew Michael Hurley's novel The Loney follows Smith and his mute brother, Hanny, as they travel with a church congregation from London to a remote village in Lancashire called the Loney, seeking a cure for Hanny. Amidst storms and uneasy interactions with locals, they encounter strange occurrences and rituals that challenge their faith and illuminate hidden fears beneath religious myths. Sensitive topics include violence and harm to children.