Dougie Dire, former star footballer, is dying. On the physical plane, his journey to death takes him through the alternative realities of the Isolation Wing, White Ward, Critical Care and Reconciliation Room, assisted by Nurse Leyla and the incompetent surgeon, Professor Pith. His daughter Dolly is also by his side. On the occult plane, he encounters characters from all time zones, including his former coach, Tommy Eliot, his best mate Smithy and...