If you find yourself drawn to stories that merge historical settings with human psychology, "Quarantine" might intrigue you. This isn't just about the physical struggle against a harsh desert and a cruel antagonist, but about the internal battles of faith, virtue, and sin. Jim Crace crafts a compelling and thought-provoking narrative that immerses you into the trials of its characters, making it a deeply memorable read for anyone interested in the complexities of the human spirit.

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• Booker Prize Nominee (1997)
• Whitbread Award for Novel (1997)
• Dublin Literary Award Nominee for Shortlist (1999)

An imaginative and powerful retelling of Christ's fabled 40-day fast in the desert. In Crace's account, Jesus travels to a cluster of arid caves where he crosses paths with a small group of exiles who are on a pilgrimage to find redemption. One wealthy and manipulative quarantiner recognizes characteristics in Christ that he believes are divine. Evoking the strangeness and beauty of the desert landscape, Crace provocatively interprets one of our most important stories.

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