Event/Horizon

Event/Horizon by Eamonn Vincent

Step into the kaleidoscopic world of the 1970s with Event/Horizon, a novel that deftly weaves sensuality, humour, and intellectual rigour into a tapestry of human experience. Meet Steve Percival, a recent Cambridge graduate, who finds himself at an unexpected crossroads-caught between the affections of three captivating women. Could his newfound allure be linked to the enigmatic poem he’s crafting on the cosmic enigma of black holes?

As Steve grapples with the complexities of love and the intricacies of his poem, he veers off the preordained path set by family and academia, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and existential questioning. Eamonn Vincent delivers a satirical yet affectionate critique of a decade often dismissed for its excesses, while subtly contrasting it with the digital disillusionment of modern life.

Dive into a narrative rich with discussions on aesthetics, poetry, life drawing, and cosmology, all wrapped in a layer of nostalgia for an analogue world untainted by today’s digital woes. Event/Horizon is not just a coming-of-age story; it’s a philosophical exploration of life’s most compelling mysteries, set against the backdrop of a bygone era.

＂a really enjoyable and compelling novel, the hero so plausibly sweet and daft I often wanted to reach in and stage an intervention. The details of 1970’s life are great fun and feel accurate, but don’t get in the way of the story. A good read.＂ - Patricia Ferguson

＂With its engagingly hapless hero, deftly caught period detail, and darkly comic humour, Event/Horizon is the best novel about the 1970s I’ve read in years. If you’ve ever been young, in love, or confused about life, you’ll love this book.＂ - Ms A. C. Koning

＂Thoroughly engaging, the almost farce like predictability of its story in no way detracts from its entertainment value. It often had me laughing out loud.＂ - Andy Mitchell