PENALTIES - a football based psychological thriller. Get into the minds of a team of professional footballers, immediately before, during and after a vital penalty shootout. A disturbing insight into mental illness and the implications of what can happen when this goes untreated. Part whodunit, part modern social commentary, PENALTIES will have you on the edge of your seat from kick off. A rare piece of football fiction dealing with harsh reality rather than the typical Roy of the Rovers storylines usually served up. A novel of two halves, the first part of the story is first person thoughts from the players of Lyttleton Albion FC as they prepare to take, or in the case of young goalkeeper Brandon Nicholas face, penalties in a shoot out which could send their club into the Premier League for the first time in their history. Once the match is over, the second part of the story follows the players in the disturbing aftermath of the match.