Eric and Carl live in Dorset in a small white cottage beneath a cliff. Eric sells old records and antiques, while Carl cooks, cleans, and crochets. Nearing seventy, Eric is a lifelong collector of obscure objects, his chaotic approach masking old sorrows. Carl, much younger, is an old soul with a love of swimming, fibre arts, mid-century female novelists, and Dolly Parton. On walks, you might barely notice them—unless you spot Carl’s long floppy ears, tail, and fur, often mistaken for a dog.
Spanning twenty-one years, their story of friendship unfolds across South West England, rich with local folklore and hints of a looming apocalypse. Along the way, they adopt an eccentric gang of travellers, while Carl’s true nature remains a closely guarded secret.
Tom Cox’s third novel is a rare gem, celebrating friendship, the magic of place, and the joy of embracing the unusual.
Field System Review: “Everything Will Swallow You by @21stcenturyyokel feels warm and familiar in the reading, although the tale is one of the weird…maybe even of the alien! The sentiments it stirs up creep up on and linger with you long after you have finished reading, it’s effin’ brilliant.”
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Eric and Carl live in Dorset in a small white cottage beneath a cliff. Eric sells old records and antiques, while Carl cooks, cleans, and crochets. Nearing seventy, Eric is a lifelong collector of obscure objects, his chaotic approach masking old sorrows. Carl, much younger, is an old soul with a love of swimming, fibre arts, mid-century female novelists, and Dolly Parton. On walks, you might barely notice them—unless you spot Carl’s long floppy ears, tail, and fur, often mistaken for a dog.
Spanning twenty-one years, their story of friendship unfolds across South West England, rich with local folklore and hints of a looming apocalypse. Along the way, they adopt an eccentric gang of travellers, while Carl’s true nature remains a closely guarded secret.
Tom Cox’s third novel is a rare gem, celebrating friendship, the magic of place, and the joy of embracing the unusual.
Field System Review: “Everything Will Swallow You by @21stcenturyyokel feels warm and familiar in the reading, although the tale is one of the weird…maybe even of the alien! The sentiments it stirs up creep up on and linger with you long after you have finished reading, it’s effin’ brilliant.”
Shipping prices are for the UK, contact us for a quote on worldwide delivery. info@fieldsystem.co.uk
Please note that our usual posting day is Monday.
