Monkey On His Back

Monkey on His Back is a novel that explores the life of a man Bill Norris as he battles with addiction and its devastating effects on his life. The title refers to the metaphorical monkey of addiction that hangs over him symbolizing the weight of his struggles.Bill begins as a seemingly ordinary young man but as he becomes more involved in drugs and the criminal underworld he finds himself spiraling into a vicious cycle of dependency and crime. The story follows his descent into this world and his attempts to regain control over his life. He is caught in a relentless battle against his addiction with the constant lure of escape through illegal means.