Matthew Ryan Davies has written a novel investigating how memories of events that occurred during childhood can still affect the lives of protagonists thirty years later. The story is set at Queenscliff, a seaside town on the southern coast of Victoria. When he was twelve Drew, his mother and stepfather moved from America to Australia where his stepfather was to work for two years. There Drew met Tom and the boys developed a firm friendship over the next six months before a tragic event took place and Drew returned to America with his mother.
When Tom dies aboard his blazing boat in the bay, Drew returns to Queenscliff to attend the funeral. There he confronts past events and must reevaluate his life. He also tries to connect with Tom's son, Adam, who is struggling with losing his father. Drew also learns that his latest book has been rejected in its current form by his agent and now has the challenge of rewriting his project. The novel examines themes of friendship, adapting to new environments and facing the challenges of life.
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