The Fifth Tweet

Roy Burgess
Works of: Fiction
Publisher(s): Mill Tower Books

When life hits rock bottom, sometimes a random tweet can change everything.

Frankie Dale’s life is a mess. His girlfriend Cheryl has run off with his best mate and business partner Brian, taking his prized Ziggy Stardust album and cleaning out their joint savings account. At 37, he’s become one of those sad blokes drinking alone in the pub every afternoon.

But when barman Ambrose challenges him to act on five random tweets over five days, Frankie’s world begins to shift. A writing workshop introduces him to the mysterious woman in the yellow raincoat. And suddenly, Frankie finds himself creating something that might just change his life: an interactive online story that becomes a viral sensation.

But success brings its own problems. As “The Woman in the Yellow Raincoat” explodes across social media, attracting millions of readers and serious money, Frankie discovers that the real woman behind his fictional character—his new fiancée Robbie—may be hiding dangerous secrets. When the police come knocking and his fortune disappears overnight, Frankie must figure out who he can trust before he loses everything he’s built.

A witty, warm-hearted tale of second chances, unexpected friendships, and finding yourself when everything falls apart.