The In-Between

'[Tsiolkas's] most heartfelt novel to date' Financial Times
'A love story par excellence...he's simply one of the great writers of our time' Irish Times
'Warm and rewarding...it triumphantly succeeds' Guardian
It's been a long time since I've been on a date,' he says, pocketing his own phone. 'Please ignore anything I say for at least the first ten minutes.'


Ivan's laugh is loud, delighted. 'I know, mate, I'm bloody terrified.'

Two middle-aged men meet on an internet date. Each has been scarred by a previous relationship; each has his own compelling reasons for giving up on the idea of finding love.

But still they both turn up for the dinner, feel the spark and the possibility of something more. How can they take the risk of falling in love again. How can they not?

A tender, affecting novel of love, of hope, of forgiveness by one of today's most fearless and truthful interpreters of the human heart, the acclaimed bestselling author of The Slap and Damascus.

Genre: Literary Fiction

"A love story par excellence...written with wisdom, humour, and a lot of raw sexuality that is never titillating but always powerful...He's simply one of the great writers of our time and The In-Between is a formidable addition to his list of works." - John Boyne

"A thoroughly grown-up portrayal of grown-up love - tender, candid and seriously moving." - Patrick Gale