Summary

Old God's Time delves into the intriguing world of mystery and nostalgia, starting with an introduction to the protagonist, Tom Kettle, and his secluded life within a Victorian Castle on the Irish coast. The atmosphere is set with a small addition to the castle, Tom's residence, which becomes the focal point of the beginning of the story. Tom, a former detective in the Irish police force (known as the Garda), has retired and now lives in solitude. The castle apartment reflects his personality—filled with books on Irish and Malayan history yet slightly disordered due to his solitary lifestyle.

Tom's isolation is disrupted when he is visited by two middle-aged men, Wilson and O'Casey, who work as fellow detectives from the Garda. Tom's reserved nature makes the encounter a bit awkward initially, but as conversation flows, a sense of familiarity sets in...