John of John

After struggling to find success following art school, John-Calum Macleod returns to his childhood home on the Isle of Harris, hoping to regroup and rediscover his place in the world.

Back on the family croft, Cal reconnects with the people who shaped him: his traditional, deeply religious father, John, and his sharp-witted, fiercely loving grandmother, Ella. As he navigates questions of identity, acceptance, and the future, Cal finds himself at odds with the expectations of the close-knit community he once called home.

But Cal is not the only one carrying hidden truths. As the seasons change and tensions rise, long-held secrets begin to surface, testing family bonds and challenging the values that hold the community together.

Warm, poignant, and richly atmospheric, this novel is an unforgettable exploration of love, faith, family, and the courage to live authentically.