Everything Undone

by J. Allen Holt

Gamba Eze is next in line as warrior king of his African village. Well, he would be, except Gamba Eze and his younger brother Dembi were captured by slave traders. The year is 1804. Wealthy plantation owner Royall Stone purchases Gamba Eze and Dembi to work on the Bull and Bear at Red Oak outside Williamsburg, Virginia. Their predicament worsens when Hattie, Royall’s only daughter, develops a relationship with Gamba Eze.Henri Stuart Hunt hates his job as a compliance lawyer and grows weary of congested living outside Washington, D.C. in 2010. Despite every appearance of success, thirty-something Henri is disgusted by his unremarkable life, which seems interchangeable with everyone around him. Henri searches for the true design and meaning to his life. When faced with losing everything familiar and comfortable, including his marriage and career, Henri’s commitment to living a deliberate, purpose-driven life is tested.Katja Holtzen is a German American model turned wife and mother, living in New York City in 2109. When Katja catches her husband Thomas red-handed in an extramarital affair, Katja’s world unravels. Katja moves back to Germany with her two young children, Max and Heidi, to live near her parents. The transatlantic journey is far more than a change of scenery for Katja; it’s a change of personal identity, as Katja chases her newly discovered love of writing.These three seemingly-disconnected lives share a profound common ground, which is revealed in a surprising twist. “Everything Undone” explores the age old question – “What is the meaning of life?” Philosophy, religion and science intersect. Established doctrine is challenged. The material is presented in a way to nurture a healthy and critical analysis of the most important questions in life.

220 pages, Paperback

Published October 1, 2016

About the author

J. Allen Holt is an author, lawyer and business executive. J. Allen earned a philosophy degree from the University of Virginia, a criminal justice degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a juris doctor degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law. Coffee, music and early mornings are the core elements to J. Allen's process. When he is not reading, writing or contemplating his next creative project, J. Allen enjoys running marathons, working out and spending time outdoors, especially on the water. J. Allen, his wife and their four children live in Virginia.