When Brad finds himself behind bars, he doesn’t expect his first cellmate, William, to leave him with advice that will alter the course of his life. Moments later, Alex enters the cell, urging Brad to share his tale. What begins as a simple wager over whose story is more captivating quickly spirals into something much deeper— forcing Brad to confront the choices that led him here and the life waiting for him outside. Brad doesn’t yet realize it, but the bet he makes inside that cell will ignite a chain of events that challenge everything he thought he knew about himself, his past, and the future he still hopes to hold onto.
Jason R. Cash was born in Anniston, Alabama, and grew up with a love for storytelling that followed him throughout his life. In 2016, he and his wife Lori moved to the Gulf Coast, where the laid-back lifestyle, close-knit communities, and endless inspiration from the water and people around him began to shape not only his career but also his writing. Jason is the proud father of three adult children and “Paw Paw” to three wonderful grandchildren who bring joy and laughter into his life. Family has always been at the heart of everything he does, and that sense of connection, loyalty, and perseverance often shines through in his stories. His novels range from the tender and heartfelt—like Simple, a story of innocence and resilience—to gripping suspense and action, as seen in Escape, Neighbor, General Population, and the Darkness series. His writing style blends vivid description and down-to-earth realism with a touch of haunting atmosphere, inviting readers to step into worlds where ordinary people face extraordinary circumstances. When Jason isn’t writing, he and Lori run a successful real estate business on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Together, they enjoy helping families find their place in a region that has become their own beloved home. Whether on the page or in person, Jason’s greatest passion is sharing stories—about houses, about people, and about life on the Gulf Coast