Hope House

Hope House, volume 1, is a powerful work of fiction set in 1980s Kentucky. The story follows a group of young men living in a residential institution for delinquents. These boys come from diverse backgrounds, ranging from the streets of Louisville to rural areas, and each carries a heavy history of trauma and loss. Characters like Smoove, Damico, Bobby, and Awol struggle with their reputations and the difficult realities of their pasts while attempting to navigate a society that has largely rejected them.

This novel explores themes of belonging and the search for identity among those living on the margins. As the residents of Hope House attempt to reform, they must confront their anger and confusion to find a way forward. Hope House, volume 1, examines the complexities of coming of age and the strength required to imagine a different future. It is a soulful character study focused on the resilience of young men seeking redemption.