Spanning the four seasons of a year, "Necessary Secrets" tells the story
of Dennis (Den) Sparks and his three adult children. Starting with Den
contemplating his mortality on the day of his 70th birthday, the year
ahead is told from four different points of view. A searing picture of
NZ society today, the family deals with love, loss, financial struggles,
drugs, domestic violence, and all the issues that Kiwis deal with daily.
As he has done in his plays and his screen-writing, McGee turns a
spotlight on the relationships and social issues of New Zealanders while
making for an entertaining read.