Adam Kay, the author behind the bestselling medical memoir 'This Is Going to Hurt,' returns with a new work of fiction titled 'A Particularly Nasty Case.' The novel introduces readers to Dr. Eitan Rose, a complex protagonist whose self-destructive tendencies form the core of this medical mystery. The story opens with an 'All-night Bender' chapter that sets the tone for Eitan's reckless behavior, bouncing from London clubs to bathhouses in the company of an American named Chester.

In the few hours before daylight, Eitan engages in a series of irresponsible activities including drinking, drug use, and an unusual life-saving intervention while naked. His night culminates with him falling asleep on a bus-stop bench, only to wake at 7 a.m. with a severe hangover and no time to return home before his hospital shift begins. This establishes the central conflict of a medical professional grappling with personal demons while maintaining professional responsibilities.

Despite his intelligence and medical qualifications, Eitan demonstrates a pattern of poor decision-making that the narrative explores over 336 pages. The character is described as 'not a stupid person - he had the exam results to prove it, if you ignored his D in German - he just did stupid things.' His choice to go out the night before his first day back after extended leave exemplifies this self-destructive trajectory that continues for approximately 188 pages of the novel.

Even potential romantic developments fail to curb Eitan's downward spiral. A 'meet-cute' encounter on the hospital roof with Cole, described as a 'stud muffin porter,' does little to alter his destructive path. The novel maintains Kay's signature blend of medical insight and dark humor while exploring themes of professional burnout and personal redemption within the high-pressure environment of hospital medicine.

Shed Seven, the Yorkshire Britpop legends, have announced a special one-off summer 2026 performance at Halifax's Piece Hall to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their landmark 1996 album 'A Maximum High'. The band will deliver a full album performance followed by a second set of greatest hits during the Live At The Piece Hall concert series on June 6. This Halifax date will represent Shed Seven's only headline show of summer 2026, making it a particularly significant event for both the band and their dedicated fanbase.

The anniversary concert will feature special guest performances from Seb Lowe and The Guest List, adding to the celebratory atmosphere. Tickets for this exclusive event are scheduled to go on general sale at 10am on Friday, October 24, available through major ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and the Piece Hall's official website. The band's return to the Halifax venue follows their previous 2021 performance at the historic courtyard, establishing a continuing relationship with the West Yorkshire location.

'A Maximum High' represented a defining moment in Shed Seven's career, reaching the UK top 10 and selling more than 250,000 copies while spawning five Top 40 singles. Band frontman Rick Witter expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming celebration, stating the band is 'looking forward to giving A Maximum High the birthday party it deserves' and noting particular excitement about 'revisiting some of the songs we haven't played for decades.' The event promises to attract fans from across the country for what organizers describe as a 'one night only' celebratory event.

Shed Seven joins a diverse lineup of artists scheduled for the 2026 Live At The Piece Hall series, including Embrace, Ethel Cain, David Gray, Billy Ocean, Opeth and The Ks. The band's upcoming schedule also includes appearances at the Isle Of Wight Festival in June, featuring headliners Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris and The Cure, followed by a supporting performance for Richard Ashcroft at Englefield Estate in Berkshire as part of the Heritage Live series in July. Nicky Chance-Thompson MBE DL, CEO of The Piece Hall Charitable Trust, emphasized the significance of hosting these 'Yorkshire heroes' back at the venue for this milestone celebration.