AARON HUNDLEY at Books Inc. Alameda

Meet new author, poet Aaron Hundley celebrating the release of his new novel, Jack & Evan at Books Inc. Alameda.

In his novel we meet Evan, who has spent most of his life chasing success, determined to avoid the fate of too many other young, Black men. After surviving a tumultuous childhood riddled with violence, drugs, and the uncertainty of Section 8 housing, he finally has it all: a corporate job, an apartment in the city, and a supportive girlfriend. But, when his mother dies, Evan’s fragile grasp on stability begins to unravel.

Then Evan’s therapist suggests that he do the one thing he never thought he’d do again: reach out to Jack. As the two men explore long-forgotten childhood memories, confront old betrayals, and unpack the events that drove them apart, Evan recognizes his pattern of achievement and destruction on his road to success. Evan senses a dark secret buried deep below the surface, a reality he has fought to deny for most of his life. He suspects that Jack might hold the key to finally facing the truth.

Aaron Hundley published a poetry Chapbook titled Intermissions in December of 2021. He is a former college football coach and instructor. Jack & Evan is his debut. He currently resides in Oakland, California with his partner and their two sons.