Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock

On his birthday, seventeen-year-old Leonard Peacock plans to kill his former best friend and then himself using his grandfather's P-38 pistol, and he spends the day saying goodbye to the four people who matter most to him by giving each a meaningful gift. The story follows Leonard as he visits each friend, revealing his isolation, feelings of inadequacy, and the circumstances that led him to this point. The novel addresses themes of teen suicide, violence, friendship, and mental health struggles.