Wild with All Regrets: A Novel

After losing his best friend in World War I, Lucas Connolly is haunted by his guilt and the voice of his friend Jamie in his head. A specter who looks like Jamie begins to haunt him, demanding answers about what happened to him. His friend Angela encourages him to move on, but Lucas is too consumed with his secret to form a healthy connection with someone new. He eventually realizes that he must go backward, examine his troubled youth, face his deepest self, and shine a light on the shadowed parts of his past to set his old friend and himself free.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2023
Publisher: She Writes Press

A decade has passed since Lucas Connolly lost his best friend and the only man he has ever loved, Jamie, in World War I. However, he still carries the weight of guilt over his friend's death, unable to shake it off. Ever since losing Jamie, Lucas has been plagued by his friend's voice inside his head, confused and begging for help. But things take a sinister turn when a specter resembling Jamie begins to haunt him, demanding answers about what happened to him.

Concerned about Lucas's mental well-being, his friend Angela tries to encourage him to move on with his life and sets him up with a coworker she suspects is also gay. Lucas, however, is consumed by the secret he keeps about his role in Jamie's death, unable to form a healthy connection with anyone new. As Jamie's ghost begins to recover his memories and draw closer to the truth, Lucas's obsession deepens, threatening to consume him.

In his quest for closure, Lucas realizes that he must go backward, examining his troubled youth, facing his deepest self, and shining a light on the shadowed parts of his past. Only then can he hope to set his old friend and himself free from the burden of guilt that has haunted them for so long.

The loss of Jamie has left a lasting impact on Lucas's life, shaping him into the person he is today. He carries the weight of his friend's memory with him, always searching for answers and trying to make sense of what happened. The specter that haunts him serves as a reminder of the consequences of his actions and the importance of facing the truth.

As Lucas delves into his past, he discovers that he has been living in a state of denial, unable to accept the truth about his role in Jamie's death. He realizes that he had been hiding his feelings for Jamie, fearing that they would not be accepted by society or by his own family.

Through his journey of self-discovery, Lucas learns to accept himself and his feelings for Jamie. He realizes that love knows no boundaries and that it is okay to be true to oneself, even in the face of adversity. He also comes to understand the importance of forgiveness, both for himself and for Jamie.

In the end, Lucas is able to set Jamie free from his guilt and move forward with his life. He learns to embrace his identity as a gay man and to live authentically, without fear of rejection or judgment. He also finds solace in the memories of his friendship with Jamie, knowing that their love and bond will never be forgotten.

The loss of Jamie has been a painful and transformative experience for Lucas, but it has also taught him valuable lessons about love, self-acceptance, and forgiveness. He is a stronger and more resilient person because of it, and his story serves as a reminder to others that it is never too late to confront the past and find healing.

Weight: 382g
Dimension: 138 x 216 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781647424879