Dark Times

Fiction

Dark Times | A Hackney-set novel by Daniel Kramb

Paperback | 218 pages | Published, in this edition, via New Generation Publishing in 2010, with parts of earlier versions appearing, and disappearing, both online and in print, between 2008 and 2010

"Intimate and authentic... The clipped yet poetic style gives Dark Times a frenetic pace, and it's easy to get sucked in."

— Neon Literary Magazine

"Atmospheric... The author portrays his neighbourhood with enthusiasm, humour and a touch of bitterness."

— 3:AM Magazine

Hackney, December 2008. In his Clapton flat, romantic idealist Max is trying to complete yet another application form. Down the road, hung-over Jonathan doesn't have to think twice about hitting Shoreditch again. Successful journalist Sarah pours herself a calming glass of wine while, in a filthy flat share above Ridley Road Market, would-be artist Lizzie is hoping for one last chance.

This is their story: a raw and intense take on these times that sees childhood certainties collapse and doubts grow, as more than one dearly-held dream begins to slip. Before a whole new hope emerges...

Chronicling the moment "the crisis" hit, Dark Times is a love letter to Hackney that has at its core the simmering confusion paralysing a generation that grew up thinking everything was possible.

Dark Times is now out of print.