iReckon is Greg Heywood’s first novel. The story is set in the midst of the credit crunch. The story explores many different stages of Tane Wood and Trevor Hoarys lives.

It opens at the later stages of Tane’s life. We find him frustrated with life and people ignorance. We meet Helen, his loyal partner appears which exudes a vision of beauty we can only associate with a movie star. As the story progresses you realize the ordeal that Tane has been through and you start to excuse him for the damage he has also done. A charismatic character, one which you can only imagine sybolises a part of the Author’s life.

Behind the tsunami, Trevor Hoary who has orchestrated many of the events, to achieve his goals. His adversary, Tane, who has been ruined by the credit crunch, seeks to re-establish himself with a vision. The world will become a better place. Those who are damaged can be repaired. These two men acknowledge that a platform of great influence is the only medium by which their views will be differentiated from all the noise.

Both men strive to deliver a purpose for mankind and acknowledge that few today and in history have ever seen such a vision. They battle to gain credibility and influence, each becoming aware of the others presence.

As both adversaries are about to reach the finishing line and deliver the stage from which they will be heard, Tane is satisfied that his existence has no further meaning. His job is done and his ambition has turned towards a greater goal..

Trevor Hoary is tripped up in the final hour by the residing behaviour that consistently trips mankind up in its drive for a better world. He has hidden his intent fully aware of what his intent has been and hence he has condones this behaviour which is tolerated and enacted by those in his closest council; the ability to kill and remain elusive to the call for forgiveness. Repentant, Hoary seeks forgiveness for his folly from Father Thomas – a man committed to God but rejects by the church.

‘We wait for the chosen one forgetting all the time that we have the choice. I don’t know what you are waiting for but I no longer can.’ Tane Wood,, Sunday 5th October 2008.

iReckon is basically a new view of who man really is, why we are here and what is the purpose of mankind? It asserts that there are a number of social influence which shape our culture. Being aware of these will aid mankind to shape a better future.