In litter-strewn Epping Forest on the edge of London might a writer find that magical moment of transcendence? He will certainly discover filthy graffiti & frightening dogs as well as world-renowned artists & fading celebrities robbers lovers ghosts & poets But will he find himself? Or a version of himself he might learn something fromstrange Labyrinth is a quest narrative arguing that we shouldn't get lost in order to find ourselves but solely to accept that we are lost in the first place It is a singular blend of landscape writing political indignation cultural history & wit from a startling new voice in non-fiction