HOPE FOR UTTER

by Chris Adrian

In a world marred by adult greed and irresponsibility during the tumultuous period leading up to the Financial Meltdown, the quest for salvation takes an unexpected turn when destiny abruptly intervenes. Hope becomes the fragile lifeline upon which one must rely. "Hope for Utter" weaves a narrative that delves into the psychological odyssey of two adolescents – a young boy and girl – as they valiantly grapple with each other's desolation in the aftermath. To prevail, they must confront the bitter irony of redeeming those who played a part in driving them to the brink of despair.

In this emotional tale, it is Naomi, the girl, who possesses the unwavering resolve to undertake this daunting task, carrying the burden of the other. "Hope for Utter" unfolds as a testament to faith, forgiveness, and the audacious pursuit of the seemingly impossible. It is, at its core, a chronicle of hope – a bright flame even in the darkest of times.

291 pages, Hardcover

Published August 10, 2022

About the author

Chris Adrian was born in Washington D.C. A graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, he attended Harvard Divinity School, and is currently a pediatric fellow at UCSF. He received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2009. In 2010, he was chosen as one of the 20 best writers under 40 by The New Yorker.