Ogwen Blues: A tense, claustrophobic rural psychological family drama set in North Wales

by George Veck

FBT review:

Discover the gripping and raw world of "Ogwen Blues," a tense and claustrophobic rural psychological family drama set in North Wales. Written by George Veck, this indie mystery book takes you deep into the lives of Colin Tudur, a football referee chasing his dreams, and his family, including his coercive wife Clare and troubled stepson Dale. As Colin pursues his passion, Dale delves into the dangerous world of drug dealing, creating a backdrop for shocking events and unsettling truths. Veck's vivid storytelling and unapologetic language paint a stark and realistic picture of a life most would shy away from. Be prepared for a raw and intense reading experience that explores addiction, abuse, and the ugly realities of life. Get your copy of "Ogwen Blues" on Amazon.com today.

Publisher Description:

Up in the mountains of Bethesda, North Wales, Colin Tudur, a fifty-year-old football referee has endured a pitiful, people-pleasing existence. Finally chasing his dream, he commits to full-time training, quitting his job as a bin-man, one day dreaming of reffing on S4C. This far from serves his parasitic, coercive wife Clare and stepson Dale, who have both long grown dependent on his salary. Thwarted in his pursuit of freedom by North Wales' second-home owner induced housing shortage, twenty-year-old Dale wallows within the confines of Colin's isolated, mountain-top farm cottage. Freshly expelled from college, unemployable, and broken by his family's toxic, co-dependent grooming, drug addiction steps in to fill his sorrow shaped hole. When a chance arises to enter the dealing game, a stab at ending this nightmare, he grips it with both hands, dragging a host of issues to the family's door.

The story is brutal, shocking in parts and eye openingly stark, base and unforgiving and gives a very raw look at a life most would run a mile from. I do love this authors opposition to the norms in writing a family drama and daring to be so visceral, it may well offend in places but the reality is far more offensive tbh - Mark Fearn - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5556505333

This is the third book by George Veck I have read. Every single one gets better and better. The language Is impeccable and intellectual. George Veck manages to capture the world of drugs and the miss givings that comes along with it all perfectly. The language used and the misfortunes that come along with drug dealing, is portrayed almost to the letter. Once again a great read! - Cassandra Doon - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5553435186

Not for the easily triggered by Drug Use and the wild untamed language of the locals. If you however enjoy a dirty, raw and real storyteller, Veck is your guy. - Stuart BRKN Johns - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5744505670

Trigger warnings - Drug use, violence, sex (nothing overly graphic), psychological abuse, animal cruelty