One Visit

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 north Wales 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.

Book 1 of 3. Book two of this series, Rough Visit, will be out in 2024.

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. - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-reviews/RVTMLFXO0Q7KI/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0BLMDGLQD

''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 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5166449159

''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'' - Anthony Avina - https://bit.ly/3VQvlFR

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 - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5333731874

"One Visit" is a haunting and thought-provoking journey through the trials of a family in crisis. It's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the lengths to which one will go to protect the ones they love. 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. - A look inside: A book review blog - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/140745089-a-look-inside-books-movies-music

The author has passion, feelings and descriptive writing to a tee - Mark Fearn - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5491543578

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 - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5203343189

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. 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 - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5257315352

Goodreads link - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63285561-one-visit

Trigger warnings - One Visit contains themes of mental and physical abuse, rape and drug use.