Publisher's Synopsis
In The River Running is a raw, electrifying journey that follows Phoenix Jackson, a young, aspiring musician grappling with the choices that have defined his young-adult life so far. Once the heart and back beat of underground garage rock sensations Siren, Phoenix now finds himself at an abrupt crossroads in life-a sudden standstill that triggers a cascade of conflicting events, having him question everything from his oldest relationships to his Aunt Mimi's new dog.
On the brink of nervous breakdown, Phoenix's story unfolds as a spontaneous prose letter re-telling of his restless travels along the gritty streets of Frisco, atop the violent stages of the locale, and against the stark realities of the hospital. It follows his exotic encounters with the hipsters of the lounge, the urchins of the alleyways, and the memories of past lovers calling for one passionate American novel that strikes, burns, and flashes all in one fierce, relentless sitting.
In The River Running is a blunt and poignant exploration of growing up. It paints a vivid, universal picture of the struggle of life, love, and all the rest that comes with it. This is not just a single-minded narrative chronicling the niche escapades of one boy's experience but a universal mirror, reflecting the dreams and disillusionments of us all.
It is more than a story but a memoir revealing life as urban as it is prophetic, as sound as it is chaotic, and as gritty as it is poetic.
