The Extinction of Irena Rey

From the international booker prize—winning translator and women's prize finalist. Eight translators converge in a primeval Polish forest to work on the magnum opus of the world-renowned author Irena Rey. However, their plans take a dark turn when Irena mysteriously disappears just days after their arrival. United by their reverence for their beloved author, the translators embark on a frantic search, delving into ancient woods filled with strange flora and examining her enigmatic belongings for clues.
As they investigate, they uncover unsettling secrets that force them to confront their own rivalries and desires in a landscape that breeds paranoia and obsession.

Jennifer Croft's second outing is a thought-provoking exploration of art, celebrity, and the complexities of language. With a rich backdrop and a small but global cast, it offers an unforgettable adventure marked by love, destruction, and the challenges of creation in one of Europe's last great wildernesses.