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In sleepy, rural North Wales, Frankie Gibbs, a recently laid off, aimless twenty-year-old on Universal Credit, wants nothing more than to keep his younger brother out of the care system. He single-handedly takes this upon himself while their alcoholic, cocaine-addict, single-parent father, Guy Gibbs, heaps misery on their lives through systematic abuse and his never-ending wild parties. After Guy is sent to prison, Frankie is coerced into opening his home to Justin, an acquaintance from his school days now turned drug dealer, while his own addiction and self-worth spiral beyond recognition.
One visit is an astonishing debut. It's raw, shocking, disturbing, insightful and dark, pretty much from start to finish. There are flashes of wit but, in the main, it's a full-frontal assault with the truth of physical, psychological, social and political deterioration in a beautiful part of Wales.
''Thought-provoking, shocking, and engaging, author George Veck's "One Visit" is a must-read crime drama. The horrors that the protagonist and his brother endure as the narrative descends further and further into chaos hone in on the growing problem of drug abuse and violence as a whole around the world, and will speak to readers on a very distinct level. If you haven't yet, be sure to grab your copy today!''
One Visit makes you think while you are reading, it opens your eyes because these characters grow on you and you hope that somehow Frankie and Dazzler somehow will escape their life, while realizing they are to far in for help. - Karen Lee
I really enjoyed the honest look into the life of drug users and the dealers., yes at times it was a difficult read but the uniqueness of both the plot and the characters kept me intrigued and wanting to read on. I thought the characters were well done, they felt realistic and although there were some unlikeable characters I couldn't help but feel for sorry for them. The author has passion, feelings and descriptive writing to a tee. - Mark Fearn
''One Visit is a raw, uncompromising novel exploring a grimly compelling and contemporary world of drug addiction with its predators and prey. A brutally good read that's well worth a look.'' - Rose Auburn
There is a strong substance abuse theme throughout the book written in a real way. I recommend this book and approach it with an open mind as the author gives us a look at what many people face daily, the burden of addiction. - Stuart Brkn Johns
Every little detail in the narrative, the use of slang native to drug users, (I was thankful for a few of the footnotes) all works to blend in this documentary-style book. As a reader, you are invested in a story but still remain a spectator. You can see what they cannot, frustrating as that might be, because you know the outcome of it all won't be sunshine and rainbows. - Michelle
Trigger warnings - One Visit contains themes of mental and physical abuse, rape and drug use.
One visit is an astonishing debut. It's raw, shocking, disturbing, insightful and dark, pretty much from start to finish. There are flashes of wit but, in the main, it's a full-frontal assault with the truth of physical, psychological, social and political deterioration in a beautiful part of Wales.
''Thought-provoking, shocking, and engaging, author George Veck's "One Visit" is a must-read crime drama. The horrors that the protagonist and his brother endure as the narrative descends further and further into chaos hone in on the growing problem of drug abuse and violence as a whole around the world, and will speak to readers on a very distinct level. If you haven't yet, be sure to grab your copy today!''
One Visit makes you think while you are reading, it opens your eyes because these characters grow on you and you hope that somehow Frankie and Dazzler somehow will escape their life, while realizing they are to far in for help. - Karen Lee
I really enjoyed the honest look into the life of drug users and the dealers., yes at times it was a difficult read but the uniqueness of both the plot and the characters kept me intrigued and wanting to read on. I thought the characters were well done, they felt realistic and although there were some unlikeable characters I couldn't help but feel for sorry for them. The author has passion, feelings and descriptive writing to a tee. - Mark Fearn
''One Visit is a raw, uncompromising novel exploring a grimly compelling and contemporary world of drug addiction with its predators and prey. A brutally good read that's well worth a look.'' - Rose Auburn
There is a strong substance abuse theme throughout the book written in a real way. I recommend this book and approach it with an open mind as the author gives us a look at what many people face daily, the burden of addiction. - Stuart Brkn Johns
Every little detail in the narrative, the use of slang native to drug users, (I was thankful for a few of the footnotes) all works to blend in this documentary-style book. As a reader, you are invested in a story but still remain a spectator. You can see what they cannot, frustrating as that might be, because you know the outcome of it all won't be sunshine and rainbows. - Michelle
Trigger warnings - One Visit contains themes of mental and physical abuse, rape and drug use.