Whiti Hereaka is a celebrated novelist and playwright whose works delve into profound human themes through compelling storytelling. Her novels are distinguished by a unique style and a keen insight into the human psyche. Hereaka is also an accomplished dramatist, bringing narratives to life on stage. Her literary contributions expand the boundaries of contemporary literature.
Seventeen-year-old Riki is worried about his girlfriend Gemma, who has stopped seeing or texting him. On his way to see her, he's hit by a bus and his life changes. Riki wakes up one hundred years earlier in Egypt, in 1915, living through his great-great-grandfather's experiences in the Maori Contingent.
Set in a small New Zealand town, the story follows three young people in their final school year, emphasizing the seemingly uneventful nature of their lives. However, the arrival of a new character, Stone Cold, disrupts their routine and prompts each of them to reevaluate their perspectives and aspirations, leading to unexpected developments in their relationships and futures.