Dodge City

In "Dodge City," bestselling author Patrick deWitt tells the story of Lee Clarke, a 23-year-old who embarks on an amphetamine-fueled road trip across the U.S. to escape the Vietnam draft. Set in 1967 Los Angeles, Lee's journey takes him from the comfort of California to Canada, as he grapples with the political implications of his decision and visits his fragmented family along the way. With humor and poignant insights, this novel paints a vivid picture of a nation in turmoil and the complexities of personal and familial relationships.