Fender: A Novel

by Jones, Brent

  Finally, as we’ve traversed states, provinces, and regions, east, west, and south, we’ve found one thing to be overwhelmingly true: There are certain nuances to traveling by car that simply cannot be experienced through flight. Traveling by air takes us from one location to the next, focusing on the intended destination. But traveling by car lets us observe everything in between—the journey, if you will—and it allows us to gain a perspective we might have otherwise missed.

  So please, I urge you, if you ever find yourself presented with the opportunity to venture cross-country by car, do it. You just might find that every road is a path toward a new beginning, and each new landmark you explore brings you one step closer to home.

  Also by the Author

  The Fifteenth of June

  Can we lose a loved one without losing ourselves?

  Twenty-eight-year-old Drew Thomson is haunted by a troubled past. After struggling for years with alcoholism and antisocial behavior, he ends a stable relationship with his girlfriend and finds himself without a home, job, or purpose.

  Just as he learns that his father is terminally ill, he meets a stranger who offers him a flicker of hope for a better future. But is he ready to bury the past?

  Rich with dark humor and a keen insight into the human condition, this debut fictional release from author Brent Jones delves into life’s most pressing trials—destructive relationships, love, loss, and pursuing happiness.

  Available in print, audio, and eBook formats.

  Visit authorbrentjones.com/books for retailer information.

  About the Author

  From bad checks to bathroom graffiti, Brent Jones has always been drawn to writing. He won a national creative writing competition at the age of fourteen, although he can’t recall what the story was about. Seventeen years later, he gave up his freelance career as a social media manager to pursue creative writing full-time. Fender and The Fifteenth of June are his first two novels.

  Jones writes from his home in Fort Erie, Canada. He’s happily married, a bearded cyclist, a mediocre guitarist, (sometimes) vegetarian, and the proud owner of two dogs with a God complex. Subscribe to his newsletter or follow him on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates.