Manchester Slingback

A successful man returns to Manchester to confront his past and the haunting memories of a friend's murder in Manchester Slingback.

In Manchester Slingback, Jake, a successful 34-year-old, is confronted by Detective Inspector Davey Green, who arrives to take him back to his past in Manchester. It has been 15 years since Jake left the city, where he once lived a reckless life. The memories of his youth are intertwined with the tragic murder of his friend, Johnny, a haunting event that has lingered in Jake's mind ever since.

Upon returning to Manchester, Jake discovers that another body has been found, reigniting the unresolved pain and guilt from his past. As he navigates the gritty streets of his former life, Jake is forced to confront not only the physical evidence of crime but also the emotional scars that have shaped him. The investigation leads Jake to revisit old friendships and rivalries, all while grappling with the shadow of Johnny’s death.

Manchester Slingback explores themes of redemption, loss, and the impact of unresolved trauma. As Jake delves deeper into the mystery surrounding the latest murder, he must confront the ghosts of despair that have haunted him for years. This journey not only tests his resolve but also compels him to reassess the choices he has made and the life he has built since leaving Manchester behind.