For Hugh, home is a constant reminder of his mother’s depression, leaving him a young carer for his little brother. But then he discovers a homeless man, Gamel, and his strange horse in the woods by his house, and is soon captivated by their mysterious world. Help in return for help, that’s what he’s offered; Although it soon becomes more, when Hugh strikes a friendship with Gamel that provides an escape from his difficult home life. **But the man and his horse are far from what they appear, and the secrecy he’s now bound to could have deadly consequences.** The more he’s drawn in, the harder it is to let go of a world where the *impossible becomes real*. Can Hugh find them a permanent home? Or will he fail to disentangle himself before someone else falls victim to the **Nykur**. *Nykur* is the debut novel by author and poet, Gemma Iversen. Combining personal themes, it is a dark exploration of both ancient creatures from folklore, and the boundaries of friendship and family.