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A Light From Elsewhere

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Pub Date 28 Jan 2026 | Archive Date 6 Feb 2026


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Description

Consumed with grief after the loss of her mother, Esme begins to see and hear things that others can’t.

Diagnosed with depression and anxiety, she hides her experiences, afraid she’s losing her mind. But everything changes after a session with her psychiatrist leads her to Perkin, a Canadian expat, and his mother, Toni, a reality researcher with unorthodox ideas.

As Esme and Perkin grow closer, she starts to believe her visions might be more than just symptoms – they could be glimpses into hidden layers of reality. Together, they test the boundaries of perception and are drawn into a world as dangerous as it is beautiful, where nothing is quite what it seems.

Consumed with grief after the loss of her mother, Esme begins to see and hear things that others can’t.

Diagnosed with depression and anxiety, she hides her experiences, afraid she’s losing her...


A Note From the Publisher

Harry Allen was born in the UK but has spent most of his life in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. He was educated at international schools in Lagos and London, and at the University of Leeds. After graduating with a degree in Theatre Arts, Harry has worked as a teacher, actor, director, and writer. A Light From Elsewhere is his third novel. He currently lives in Dubai with his wife and daughter.

Harry Allen was born in the UK but has spent most of his life in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. He was educated at international schools in Lagos and London, and at the University of Leeds. After...


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ISBN 9781835744710
PRICE £4.99 (GBP)
PAGES 320

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