A debut novel by the seasoned traveler J Gatz. An exotic, spellbinding, often erotic journey around the world on an unbeknownst quest for truth and happiness.
Max, an early thirties wanderlust, appears to have it all: a handsome face, financial freedom, and adventure at every turn. The picture-perfect life, but appearances can be deceiving.
While visiting society friends in Asia, Max, who's marred by unwavering mental angst, seeks out a series of short-term soul-soothing antidotes - primarily cocktails and conquests. Until he finds her and sees his life will never be the same. But who is she? And why her?
Join Max on this epic voyage, as he grows from a shallow, selfish fool into a strong, selfless man.
This thought-provoking, culture-packed adventure of a lifetime, will leave you cursing fate, rooting for love, and wondering what's real.
Dive headfirst into this unique escape: a fast-paced, page-turning, passport stamping, true American love story.
You never know. Your next decision could change your life forever.


Before Her...
I've recently come to see - that no matter who you are or how you live - people will always disappoint you. Not letting it surprise you is really the only thing you can do. I've also come to see - through months of happy-hour fueled self-reflection - that I've failed to live up to my full potential, and that I'm a full-blown psychopath. Not the scary kind, no danger to anyone, besides maybe to myself, but rather, a self-aggrandizing, manipulative son of a bitch. Basically, the way every woman describes her ex.