Denise Young is the author of the award-winning novel soon to be released as a feature film, The Last Ride.

"A debut novel of distinction ... remarkable."- Peter Pierce

"Chook is as near as we have had to an Australian Huck Finn."
- The Bulletin

"The Last Ride starts hard and fast and keeps going, tackling bends without losing control." - The Weekend Australian

"Chook, and the youthful vulnerability behind his defensive toughness, is beautifully captured." - Sydney Morning Herald