Set in Athlone Town, in the heart of the Irish Midlands, The Naked Flame is Mick Donnellan's gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the dangerous allure of desire. John-joe is engaged to be married, but is plagued by doubts he can't ignore. Everything changes when he meets the irresistible Marilyn during his wild stag night in Madrid. Their steamy encounter sets off a chain of events that spirals out of control as the wedding is abruptly canceled and John-joe becomes the prime suspect in a double murder.As John-joe is thrust into a surreal world teeming with unusual Irish characters and perilous choices, he's left with no one to trust except the enigmatic Marilyn, who seems to hold all the answers-but at a potentially devastating cost. Set in one of Ireland's best loved towns, The Naked Flame weaves an erotic and thrilling narrative, rich with dark humour. With unexpected twists and a heart-stopping climax, this novel captures the wild unpredictability of Irish life and love, leaving readers wrapped in suspense until the very last page.