T. Geronimo Johnson je držiteľom titulu MFA z Iowa Writers’ Workshop a MA z UC Berkeley. Jeho debutový román bol finalistom ceny PEN/Faulkner. Johnson skúma zložité vzťahy medzi jazykom, kultúrou a identitou prostredníctvom svojej jedinečnej prózy. Jeho diela sú hlboko zakorenené v jeho rodnom meste New Orleans, pričom jeho písanie sa vyznačuje bohatým jazykom a silným zmyslom pre miesto.
`The most dazzling, most unsettling, most oh-my-God-listen-up novel you'll read this year' The Washington Post A dark and socially provocative Southern- fried comedy about four UC Berkeley students who stage a dramatic protest during a Civil War reenactment - a fierce, funny, tragic work from a bold new writer
A black Afghanistan veteran embarks on a poignant journey to find his lost brother during the turmoil of Hurricane Katrina. As he navigates the devastation and chaos of the storm, the story explores themes of family, loss, and resilience against the backdrop of a natural disaster. The narrative intertwines personal struggle with broader societal issues, offering a compelling look at the impact of trauma and the search for connection in desperate times.