Some people cope remarkably well with mental trauma. Some people learn from their experiences and grow stronger and wiser because of them. Some people are defined by their ordeals and live a life tainted with fear and bitter memories.
Then there is Joel...
Joel believes he is battling a failing marriage and music career. A visit from a childhood playmate who has taken on some rather sinister traits, suggests otherwise. He realises that perhaps it is his sanity that is failing. A chance to save himself and his relationship comes in the guise of an elderly, school caretaker. An uncompromising, bear-like Russian with an extremely shadowy past.
Joel is guided on a journey into the past through France, Canada and the USA.
Accompanied by Imran, the homosexual son of an Asian hotel magnate, the men embark on an unlikely and seemingly hopeless mission to uncover the truth behind a 1970's airline disaster, which may hold the key to unlocking Joel's problems.
As they unveil a cover-up that could shake the very foundations of corporate America, Joel’s grasp on reality is pushed to breaking point.
When their investigations attract the attention of Gabe McAllen, a ruthless billionaire who will do anything to eliminate the threat to his financial empire, the stakes become even higher. Joel’s resolve to battle the demons within him is tested again. He is forced to realise that those same demons could set him on a path to recovery and may ultimately give him the strength to bring McAllen to his knees.
Based on actual events, Worry Monkey shows that comedy and tragedy are never far apart and that a troubled mind can be your destroyer or your saviour depending upon how you embrace it.
Which events and occurrences in this story are true, the author leaves to your imagination.
Then there is Joel...
Joel believes he is battling a failing marriage and music career. A visit from a childhood playmate who has taken on some rather sinister traits, suggests otherwise. He realises that perhaps it is his sanity that is failing. A chance to save himself and his relationship comes in the guise of an elderly, school caretaker. An uncompromising, bear-like Russian with an extremely shadowy past.
Joel is guided on a journey into the past through France, Canada and the USA.
Accompanied by Imran, the homosexual son of an Asian hotel magnate, the men embark on an unlikely and seemingly hopeless mission to uncover the truth behind a 1970's airline disaster, which may hold the key to unlocking Joel's problems.
As they unveil a cover-up that could shake the very foundations of corporate America, Joel’s grasp on reality is pushed to breaking point.
When their investigations attract the attention of Gabe McAllen, a ruthless billionaire who will do anything to eliminate the threat to his financial empire, the stakes become even higher. Joel’s resolve to battle the demons within him is tested again. He is forced to realise that those same demons could set him on a path to recovery and may ultimately give him the strength to bring McAllen to his knees.
Based on actual events, Worry Monkey shows that comedy and tragedy are never far apart and that a troubled mind can be your destroyer or your saviour depending upon how you embrace it.
Which events and occurrences in this story are true, the author leaves to your imagination.
