★A tender, lyrical portrait of a man caught between duty and dream, haunted by what was lost and what might still be found.

Written in a style reminiscent of Claire Keegan, John McGahern, and Colm Toibin, The Light at Evening is a tender, lyrical portrait of a man caught between duty and dream, haunted by what was lost and what might still be found.
In a quiet corner of rural Ireland, Ciarán drifts through the twilight of his days―part-time teacher, failed poet, grieving husband, dutiful son. His wife Joan faces cancer with quiet defiance. His mother, slipping into age and confusion, depends on him more each week.

As seasons shift and the land holds its silence, Ciarán turns inward―towards memory, regret, and the elusive rhythm of meaning. He walks the same roads his father once worked, watches the birds scatter over fallow fields, and writes a poem he may never show. But in the hush between dusk and night, something stirs: not redemption, perhaps, but something close.

Kevin McManus is an acclaimed Irish author and poet known for his gripping historical fiction and crime novels, who has earned a loyal readership and critical praise. He draws deep inspiration from Ireland's rich cultural heritage. His work often explores themes of resilience, justice and the human spirit. With a talent for weaving intricate plots and creating memorable characters. His award-winning writing has appeared in several international journals. His poem, Lost Souls was adapted into a film and won the Chicago Short Film Festival. McManus has a master's degree in history and has taught Irish history for thirty years.