Whiskey and Wry

When Damien Mitchell wakes up, he discovers that he has no identity and that he was the victim of a murder that may or may not have even taken place. He runs away to San Francisco in search of his best friend, Miki St. John, while being pursued by an assassin. He takes up singing outside of Finnegans, an Irish pub on the pier, where he meets Sionn Murphy, the owner.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 354 pages
Publication date: 18 June 2019
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

He lay there, lifeless, a victim of a most heinous act. The question lingered: could the erasure of a man's existence truly be considered murder? As Damien Mitchell opened his eyes, he discovered a void where his life once existed. The doctors at the Montana asylum deemed him delusional, dismissing his memories as mere fabrications. They claimed he was really Stephen Thompson, a man who had lost his grip on reality, consumed by his obsession with a rock star who met a tragic end in a fiery crash.

Yet, deep within Damien's consciousness, a glimmer of truth resonated. He knew that he was not Stephen Thompson. His memories were real, and the rock star he had worshipped was more than just a figment of his imagination.

Determined to reclaim his identity, Damien embarked on a quest to escape the confines of the asylum. When the prison caught fire, he saw it as his chance to flee. However, his hopes were dashed when a gunman emerged, hellbent on preventing Damien from returning to his own life. The assassin relentlessly pursued him, unwavering in his determination to silence Damien Mitchell forever.

With nowhere to turn, Damien fled to the City by the Bay, seeking solace and a chance to reunite with his best friend, Miki St. John. He knew that keeping a low profile was the only way he could survive the relentless pursuit. He relied on his survival skills, honed before his rise to fame, to eke out a living.

One night, as Damien sang his heart out outside Finnegans, an Irish pub on the pier, he caught the attention of the owner, Sionn Murphy. Sionn was a kind-hearted man who saw potential in Damien, despite his troubled past. He offered him a job at the pub, providing a temporary respite from the chaos that followed him.

At first, Damien resisted Sionn's offer, fearing that he would complicate his life. He knew that he didn't need any distractions or complications, especially with the assassin on his tail. But as time passed, he began to see the value in Sionn's presence. He recognized the warmth and compassion that the owner exuded, and he saw how Sionn could be a source of support and guidance.

However, Damien's troubles were far from over. The gunman, who seemed to have no qualms about crossing paths with Sionn or anyone else in his way, reappeared to finish what he had started. The stakes were higher than ever, and Damien knew that he had to act fast.

In a desperate bid to outsmart his pursuer, Damien turned to Sionn for help. He confided in the owner, sharing his fears and his suspicions about the identity of the assassin. Sionn, being a man of integrity and courage, vowed to assist Damien in any way he could.

Together, Damien and Sionn embarked on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind the assassin's motives. They delved into Damien's past, unearthing hidden secrets and confronting powerful forces that had been determined to keep him silenced.

As they dug deeper, Damien began to piece together the truth about his identity. He realized that he was not just Stephen Thompson, but a man with a unique destiny. He had been chosen to carry a powerful message, one that would change the course of history.

With this newfound knowledge, Damien faced the assassin head-on, armed with his own courage and the support of Sionn. In a final showdown, Damien emerged victorious, defeating the gunman and reclaiming his life.

As he looked back on the journey that had brought him to this point, Damien felt a sense of gratitude and awe. He realized that he had been tested in ways he never could have imagined, but he had emerged stronger and more resilient than ever before.

In the end, Damien found a new purpose in life. He used his music and his voice to spread the message of hope and unity, inspiring others to embrace their own uniqueness and to live their lives to the fullest.

And as he looked out at the city skyline, Damien knew that he had found his place in the world, a place where he could make a difference and where his true identity would always be celebrated.

Weight: 282g
Dimension: 177 x 130 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781641081900