Overdrawn, N.J. Crosskey
Overdrawn, N.J. Crosskey
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Overdrawn

Author: N.J. Crosskey

Narrator: Dennis Kleinman

Unabridged: 9 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/24/2020


Synopsis

Henry Morris is watching his wife slip away from him. In an ageist society, where euthanasia is encouraged as a patriotic act, dementia is no longer tolerated. Kaitlyn, a young waitress, is desperate for the funds to keep her brother's life support machine switched on. When a chance encounter brings the two together, they embark on an unconventional business arrangement that will force them to confront their prejudices, as well as their deepest, darkest secrets.

About N.J. Crosskey

N.J. Crosskey is the author of Poster Boy and Overdrawn. The mother of two crazy children, she has worked in the care sector for almost twenty years and is now fulfilling her life-long dream of becoming a novelist.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jodie on September 06, 2019

Overdrawn is one of the most emotional, heart-wrenching and beautiful stories that I have ever read. This book teaches so many important life lessons when it comes to love, family, society and illness. Everything about this book was original and incredibly thought provoking as well as being complete......more

Goodreads review by Jasmine on September 12, 2019

3.5/5 Thank you to Legend Press for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review – any opinions expressed are strictly my own! I have been putting this review off for a while now as I’ve been clueless about what to say. It was one of those books that required some time to process and, even after......more

Goodreads review by Fiona on September 01, 2019

What a novel! Original and compelling, it had me hooked from the start. In a dystopian Britain where the NHS is a thing of the past, healthcare has become so expensive that many people choose to earn credits by volunteering for euthanasia. Enter Henry and Kaitlyn into the breach. Henry keeps on shel......more

Goodreads review by Amie's Book on September 04, 2019

Perhaps it is because I have a hidden disability or perhaps it is because I am 46 years old and looking forward to retirement within the next ten years, or, maybe it is just because I was raised with morals, but, the idea of an Ableist and/or Ageist society makes me sick to my stomach. Maybe it is b......more

Goodreads review by Claire on September 10, 2019

Thank you to @legendpress for providing me with a free copy of this book and the opportunity to be on the tour. I really wasn't sure what to expect from Overdrawn. Whilst the premise sounded really intriguing, I do not usually read dystopian type books. However, I ended up really enjoying this book. A......more