Bonkas - On Sale Now

So here it is. My debut novel. It all feels a little bonkers to be honest.

Self published maybe. But published all the same. And hey, if a publisher or media company likes what they see, that would be amazing.

What started out as a cathartic exercise turned into a book. I learnt a lot on the way.

As a debut author, I've attempted to create a psychological exploration of perception, truth, and the complexities of human nature. Through what I hope is a layered narrative, I've tried to examine how grief can fracture reality, how institutional failures affect vulnerable lives, and how redemption and revenge often walk a narrow line.

Through Patrick Brady's unreliable perspective, I hope readers will question everything they witness. Readers are taken into Wayne's world, where reality and perception blur in unexpected ways. Charles's battle with addiction reveals both strength and fragility. Jason's journey from gaming addict to entrepreneurial spirit tries to show how potential can exist beneath systemic failure. Abby's stolen songs speak to deeper wounds, while her story explores exploitation and artistic theft. Lacey's search for safety tries to show how vulnerability and resilience coexist. Through Trisha, I've attempted to explore how prejudice can evolve into understanding when given time and space.

The novel attempts to examine various forms of exploitation - from Darren's manipulation of vulnerable youth to the systemic abuse of welfare systems. Through Karina's character, I've tried to explore the complex moral choices people face when self-preservation conflicts with doing what's right. Each character, I hope, brings their own moral complexity, their own struggles between right and wrong, their own ways of justifying actions or accepting consequences.

The novel's complexity lies in what I hope is its dual nature - offering different truths with each reading. What appears as one story initially might transform into something else entirely when revisited. At its heart, I hope BONKAS examines how people cope with trauma, how institutions can help, but can also fail those they should protect, and how darkness and light often coexist in the same space.

The novel doesn't shy away from difficult themes - mental health, grief, prejudice, justice, exploitation - but I've tried to handle them with care and nuance, hoping to find moments of genuine humor and humanity among the shadows.

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