The Perfect Golden Circle by Benjamin Myers

The Perfect Golden Circle is a captivating novel that weaves together themes of friendship, art, and the natural world. Set in rural England during the scorching summer of 1989, the story follows two unlikely companions: Calvert, a traumatized ex-soldier, and Redbone, an affable but chaotic individual. Together, they embark on a mysterious project under the cover of darkness - creating intricate crop circles in the fields. The crop circles become a cult sensation, drawing international attention. As the wheat ripens from green to gold, their friendship blossoms, even as media and authorities take an interest in their work. The urgency of harvest-time propels them to create their most ambitious crop circle yet: the Honeycomb Double Helix.