Don't Skip Out on Me

A FINALIST FOR THE PEN/FAULKNER AWARD In "Don't Skip Out on Me," Horace Hopper, a half-Paiute, half-Irish ranch hand, sets out on a journey from the Nevada mountains to pursue boxing in Tucson and beyond, seeking to prove his worth and find his identity. As he navigates fights across Mexico and Las Vegas, he confronts personal challenges and the realities of his destiny. Willy Vlautin's evocative storytelling offers a heartfelt exploration of longing, belonging, and the resilience of the human spirit.