Remember June is a shattering and redemptive tale about fathers and sons and the power of memory that combines Damien's lyricism with deep characters and a potent storyline.

The novel's themes intertwine with Damien's album of the same name. "It's sometimes difficult to separate yourself from the two forms of writing,' explains Damien. `I might write a strong or emotional chapter in the book and later that evening, subconsciously, write a song of a similar theme - it's so easy to get attached to your characters."

Mattie Finch is a kid living with his aunt in Ireland in 1990. He often talks to his mother, but he hasn't seen his father, Dave, for six months. Dave's been trying to face his family, but there are just too many demons. He can't forget how he and his brother, Stephen, escaped the troubles of Northern Ireland ten years earlier. He is haunted by what happened when they met June and her sister, Susan, and the irreversible changes that the town of Stonebridge brought to their lives.

One more step ... One more secret ... One more time...

Sean is in Nepal on a trek through some of the most beautiful - and dangerous - country in the world. His path takes him to the spectacular Annapurna Mountains, and deep into territory filled with Maoist guerrillas challenging the Nepalese government.

Yet the local people are friendly, the air is clear, and it′s easy to become accustomed to the national dish of dal bhat.

With each step, however, Sean′s thoughts turn towards home and his family in Dublin, and it becomes clear that the obstacles he faces are greater than guerrillas demanding ′donations′ or the reckless behaviour of fellow travellers.

Why did he leave Ireland so hurriedly? What makes people regard him so strangely? And what about the beautiful Serena, last seen on an idyllic beach in India, who has inspired him to take this journey?

As Sean travels through Nepal, events run out of his control. If he is to survive he must find the courage to let his secret go.