Fire Rush

Set in the 1970s and fuelled by dub reggae, Fire Rush follows a young woman whose search for freedom spirals into political upheaval and personal danger. Crooks writes with rhythm and heat, giving the novel a musical pulse. The story blends nightlife, love, violence, and Caribbean diaspora identity. Crooks builds tension beautifully, moving from clubs to protests to moments of profound introspection. It’s an immersive, visceral debut.