Eriu lands Craven's 'hilariously funny' debut novel

Eriu, the Dublin-based imprint of Bonnier Books, has landed Spirit Level by debut author Richy Craven. 

Publishing director Deirdre Nolan acquired world all-language rights from Bethany Ferguson at Kate Nash Literary Agency. The novel will be published in paperback, e-book and audiobook on 25th April 2024. 

"Richy is an exceptionally funny writer, and every page of Spirit Level is bursting with heart, hope and warmth, as well as plenty of supernatural shenanigans", said Ferguson. 

Spirit Level is a "hilariously funny" novel following Danny Hook "a directionless 20-something fresh out of therapy. Dealing with his disappointed family and dead-end career, he’s sure things couldn’t get much worse, until a drink-driving accident leaves his best friend Nudge dead and Danny hospitalised. Danny also discovers he can see ghosts – but only when he’s drunk. Saddled with a best friend who can’t leave his side, they must figure out what’s going on and why Nudge can’t cross over. Can Danny negotiate family life, therapy and a ghost that refuses to fade into the background before time runs out?"

Craven said: "I’ve been sharing a skull with these characters for a few years now, so I’m delighted to be working with Deirdre and Eriu to make them everyone else’s problem."

Nolan added: "Richy Craven has been making me laugh on Twitter/X for years, so I’m thrilled to be bringing his debut novel to a new audience. Danny and Nudge’s antics have me in stiches, I’m sure readers will die laughing at them too."