Wrong Day - Paperback

by John Butta (Author)

A single mistake at a funeral changes the course of a lifetime.

When twenty-five-year-old Simon Brown rushes to attend his uncle's funeral, he arrives just in time--only to discover, during the service, that he is mourning the wrong man on the wrong day. What seems like an embarrassing misunderstanding soon becomes the turning point that alters everything he thought he knew about his future.

As Simon navigates the unexpected consequences of that fateful day, opportunities and challenges emerge in ways he could never have predicted. Across five remarkable decades, his journey carries him through worlds of wealth and ambition, triumph and disappointment, love and desire, politics and power. From wineries and property ventures to boxing rings, horse racing tracks, and cattle stations, Simon's life becomes anything but ordinary.

At its heart, Wrong Day is a thoughtful coming-of-age story that asks a timeless question: how much of our lives are shaped by careful planning, and how much by chance?

Rich in experience, memorable characters, and unexpected turns, this novel follows one man's extraordinary path from youth to old age, revealing how a single moment can echo across an entire lifetime.

If you enjoy character-driven fiction, sweeping life journeys, and stories about fate, choice, and second chances, Wrong Day is waiting for you.