Discover The Ballad of Ronan McCoy, a tender and moving coming-of-age literary fiction novel by Colin Morgan. This beautifully written story explores the profound bonds of friendship, the intensity of first love, the weight of loss, and the challenging journey of self-discovery as a young man stands on the cusp of his future.

The narrative centers on Brendan and his best friend, Ronan McCoy. Ronan knows Brendan's deepest secrets, including his job washing cars at Feeney’s Funeral Home and his underlying loneliness. When tragedy strikes Ronan over the summer, Brendan must navigate the final year of school alone, learning to find his own place in the world without his protector.

• Instant Sunday Times bestseller status.
• Features a foiled cover design exclusive to the first print run.
• Praised as 'A tender, elegant novel about the beauty and importance of friendship' by John Boyne.
• Described as 'Soaring, lyrical and heart-breaking' by Michelle Gallen.

• Author: Colin Morgan
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Publication Date: June 18, 2026
• Print Length: 384 pages
• ISBN-13: 978-0008765095
• Dimensions: 15.9 x 3.6 x 24 cm (159x36x240mm)
• Item Weight: 590 g
• Publisher: HQ

Perfect for fans of Douglas Stuart, Michael Magee, David Nicholls, and Andrew O'Hagan, this novel delves into the hopes and fears of youth with empathy and authenticity.