Isis Whit is an innocent and sheltered teenager, raised as the Elect of God within a secluded Stirlingshire religious cult known as the Luskentyrians. When her cousin Morag, who was due to be the Guest of Honour at their Festival of Love, disappears after renouncing her faith, Isis is tasked with venturing into the 'Unsaved' modern world to bring her back. Her journey into "Babylondon" reveals a culture shock of unprecedented scale as she confronts technology, pop culture, and the unexpected embrace of the outside world by her cousin.

Why You Should Read?

• Experience a unique coming-of-age story through the eyes of an outsider confronting modern society.
• Explore themes of faith, betrayal, kinship, and the clash between tradition and contemporary life.
• Enjoy Iain Banks's signature wit and satirical commentary on British culture and consumerism.
• A thought-provoking and often humorous examination of innocence lost and the search for truth in a complex world.