Mark James Birkett

What About Nick? Mark James Birkett

If you liked One Day, Shuggie Bain, or A Place Called Winter, you will love What About Nick?"An endearing novel that captures the highs and lows of shame & desire" Adam Plouffe, Brighton

Nick rejects the advances of his friend Sasha, but when true-love arrives, the buried trauma from the loss of his estranged sister threatens everything. This novel is a journey into the depths of the human heart. Can Nick confront a shameful past and love with an open heart or will his trauma define him?

"An intoxicating exploration of self-discovery" Reena Boothe, London

"An insightful account of the impact that drug abuse can have on the whole family" Joe Salisbury, Nuneaton

"A brilliant exploration of the relationship between love, desire and shame" Debbie Rock, Salisbury

"A heart-wrenching story guided by light" Susan Principe, DC