One Last Question

Discover the gripping narrative of friendship and loss in 'One Last Question,' a compelling novel by Mike Pattenden. This paperback edition, published by Red Door Press, spans 288 pages filled with a blend of humor and heartache. Set against the backdrop of a seaside getaway, the story follows a tight-knit group of friends who annually celebrate their bond with laughter, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments. However, this year is different. With the sudden death of their beloved friend Will, the remaining five must confront their grief while grappling with the shocking revelations he left behind. Will's meticulously planned weekend away turns into a pivotal moment of reckoning as secrets are unearthed through a brainmelter quiz he created before his passing. The narrative masterfully intertwines themes of loyalty, vulnerability, and the consequences of unspoken truths as the boys navigate through their shared memories and haunting pasts. As their journey unfolds in Dungeness, they find themselves entangled with a volatile local dealer, adding layers of tension and drama to this unique tale. 'One Last Question' explores the delicate balance between laughter and sorrow, making it a must-read for fans of contemporary fiction about friendship and loss. Dive into this emotionally charged story that delivers sharp dialogue and rich pop cultural references, perfect for those seeking a profound yet humorous reading experience.

Author: Mike Pattenden Publisher: Red Door Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 129 x 198 mm
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 24-06-2021

Every year the Boys plan a weekend away. A weekend of drinking, laughter and mickey-taking by the sea - it's been a tradition of the six of them for as more years than they can remember. Now, suddenly, the six has become five. Will - clever, funny, dependable Will - has died. In the months leading up to his death, Will plans the next Boys weekend, knowing he will be unable to be there with them. As always he researches the place, books the accommodation, and prepares his brainmelter quiz - the quiz that slots neatly into the drinking, laughing and mickey-taking and which is the centrepiece to the annual weekend away. Now, the remaining Boys assemble in the house by the sea in Dungeness that Will has booked for them. Already grappling with the grief of losing their friend, the Boys are dreading pressing play on the video, and when they do, their grief turns to horror as Will slowly reveals secrets about each of them in a series of increasingly provocative questions. During their stay the group has become entangled with a volatile local steroid dealer and his abused sister and when he challenges the group once more, just as they face the fallout from the quiz, there are dramatic and disastrous consequences. Some secrets are carried to the grave. Others don't make it as far. Peppered with barbed dialogue and pop cultural references, One Last Question is a blackly humorous story of friendship, loss and men ageing disgracefully.