Outside In

Set on the island community of Put-In-Bay, Ohio, Doug Cooper's debut novel follows Brad Shepherd, a former junior high math teacher seeking escape in a summer of hedonism after a personal tragedy. As he immerses himself in a world of excess and fleeting pleasures, Brad's journey explores themes of identity, responsibility, and self-discovery. Against the backdrop of romantic pursuits and new friendships, he must confront the realities of his choices as Labor Day approaches, revealing that true understanding often comes from within.