A life affirming novel about rites of passage, friendship, and transformation. Events take Joe halfway around the world, from the ancient Forest of Arden to the brash cities of Birmingham, London, and Beirut. To make sense of his life, he must return to his roots with a new perspective on the environment that shaped him. There he discovers a mysterious gatehouse holds the key to his destiny. ARDEN is a powerful story of urban life, intrigue and adventure.