Mark Ahern

Not the Usual Suspect Mark Ahern

Alan who suffers from a serious debilitating physical disability has managed to reach his goal of attending university. Here he hopes to meet new and interesting people and leave his dull old life behind. It will also be his first opportunity to lead a somewhat independent life and he relishes the opportunities it gives him. But he knows that there will also be many challenges and obstacles to overcome. The world of Personal Assistants and lectures has to be skilfully managed, all the time taking in the true college experience. There is a point of stability through the chaos, his beloved sister Karen. A mutual confidant and close friend that he can rely on. But as the weeks pass by he feels them drifting apart. Everything seems to be going well for Alan until one day he unexpectedly sees the family's van outside his apartment. His mother has come to tell him that his sister is dead. Worse still he soon finds out that she has been murdered and suffered terribly. The Gardai are unable to act but Alan might... But will there be a price to pay and will he be able to pass his exams and make the second year of college?