Thanks to NetGalley, Hanover Square Press, and Nicholas Mancusi for the opportunity to read and review his debut novel - a quick read that kept me glued to the pages.
Oscar is an assistant professor of philosophy, just scraping by in California, living a quiet life. He gets a call from his father that Oscar's mother died on a return flight from Hawaii. Oscar had no clue his parents were in Hawaii but that was just the first surprise from his dad. His mother, who suffered from depression, had gotten involved with a cult-like guru and they were broke. Oscar returns home after his mother's funeral and is lost, gets drunk, and has a one-night stand with Dawn. That encounter leads him down a road of drug smuggling, blackmail and a life Oscar couldn't imagine.
A thrill ride of a book waiting to see how it will all end up, while bringing up philosophical thoughts about free will and destiny. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
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