There's a battle around every corner, how far would you go to afford exemption?

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Unambitious Universal Credit claimant Frankie Gibbs wants nothing more than to keep his brother Dazzler out of the North Wales care system. But 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.

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Amazon and Goodreads reviews

???? '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.' - Amazon reviewer

????? 'Thought-provoking, shocking, and engaging, author George Veck's One Visit is a must-read crime drama.' - Goodreads user

???? '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

????? '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 user

????? '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 user

???? '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.' - Demetria Head

Trigger warnings - Domestic abuse, sexual assault and drug use.

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