One Visit

There's a battle around every corner, how far would you go to afford exemption? ''One Visit is a raw, uncompromising novel exploring a grimly compelling and contemporary world of drug addiction with its predators and prey.'' - Rose Auburn ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frankie Gibbs, an unambitious adolescent on Universal Credit, wants nothing more than to keep his brother Dazzler out of the North Wales care system. Poverty isn't Frankie's only obstacle, as their boozing, coke-head single-parent father, Guy Gibbs, heaps misery on their plight through systematic abuse and never-ending wild parties. Dazzler's bright, but at just twelve years old, isn't mentally prepared for the turmoil unfolding around him. Not least once Justin, an acquaintance from Frankie's school days now turned drug dealer, rocks up on the scene. Such gnarly environments either make or break a kid, but where do you turn when everyone's lights are off? Hard-hitting and brutally authentic, One Visit dives deep inside the harrowing existence most in poverty have no choice but face. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- ???? '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.' - Goodreads reviwer ????? 'Thought-provoking, shocking, and engaging, author George Veck's One Visit is a must-read crime drama.' - Goodreads reviwer ????? 'Every little detail in the narrative, the use of slang native to drug users all works to blend in this documentary-style book. As a reader, you are invested in a story but still remain a spectator. ' - Goodreads reviwer ???? '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.' - Goodreads reviwer ????? '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.' - Goodreads reviwer ???? 'George Veck's storytelling is powerful and unforgettable, making this novel a must-read for those who appreciate literature that delves into the complexities of the human experience.' - Goodreads reviwer ????? 'The author has passion, feelings and descriptive writing to a tee.' - Goodreads reviwer ???? '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.' - Goodreads reviwer Trigger warnings - Domestic abuse, sexual assault and drug use.