Matt Arnold Libri

The narrative explores the transformative journey of Jeremy Banner, who remains mute until the age of thirty-two due to obsessive-compulsive tendencies. A sudden event triggers his ability to speak, leading him into a complex yet rewarding new life. As he navigates this change, he uncovers the significance of relationships and the hidden secrets of his past. The story delves into themes of communication, personal growth, and the balance between silence and expression, ultimately revealing the profound impact of human connection.

A confession from his terminally ill mother shatters Taylor Weir's seemingly stable life, prompting him to seek the truth after her funeral. His journey across Washington State leads him to uncover surprising revelations that challenge everything he thought he knew about his family and himself. As he pieces together the puzzle, Taylor confronts unexpected truths that reshape his understanding of his past and identity.

Exploring the theme of life's unpredictable journey, the story follows Stan Hachure after graduation as he embarks on a transformative year. His experiences range from working on the family farm and taking a cross-country road trip to managing a coffeehouse in Seattle. Throughout his adventures, Stan discovers that life doesn't always align with plans, that meaning can be elusive, and that not everyone reaches their intended destination.

In the near future, two convicts (a disgraced senator and her husband) are sentenced to twenty-five years in a cryogenic penal facility for a horrible crime they claim they didn’t commit. When the prison malfunctions, accidentally releasing all of the prisoners, the escapees discover that they’ve been incarcerated for thousands of years and are now the only survivors of a global catastrophe that wiped out all of mankind, an event so devastating that prehistoric creatures now walk the Earth once more. Will the world’s worst criminals be able to rise to the challenge of building a better society than the one they left? And is true redemption ever really possible?