39: Your Last Birthday

"39" by Sojka follows Stephen Detals, a former professional baseball player facing a tumultuous final week before his 39th birthday, as he grapples with addiction, family secrets, and personal struggles rooted in a complex family history. Returning to his childhood home in Southeast Texas, he confronts the dark past of his family and seeks to uncover hidden truths. The novel offers an intense, honest exploration of resilience, identity, and the shadows that influence our lives.