For Anyone Who’s Ever Dreamed of Driving Away From It All

In a small town where the past lingers like a shadow, Bob feels the weight of everything he cannot say. His friendships run deep, but so do the secrets they all keep. Some things are too painful to talk about, and some dreams feel too far away to reach.

As senior year unfolds, Bob and his friends stand on the edge of change, caught between the place that shaped them and the unknown that lies ahead. Torn between love, loyalty, and the need to escape, Bob must decide whether the road ahead is one of freedom or one that leads him right back home.

“A love story as much as it is a song to the soul. This novel will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.”

Meet the Friends Who Shaped a Generation

Bob

Quiet, introspective, and carrying more weight than anyone realizes, Bob is searching for something beyond the town he’s always known.

Missy

The cheerleader with a perfect life—at least, that’s what everyone believes. But beneath the surface, Missy longs for something more.

Jim

The golden boy, the high school quarterback, the one who seems to have it all. But perfection is just another mask to wear.

Jess

Bob’s best friend, sharp-witted and fiercely loyal. She’s always been there for him, but some things even best friends don’t talk about.

Laura

Introspective and kind, Laura understands Bob in a way few people do. But even understanding has its limits.

Ed & Mike

Football players, teammates, and friends—each carrying burdens of their own. Their lives are more complicated than they let on.

A Story of Love, Loss, and Finding Yourself

Set against the backdrop of 1980s small-town America, *Almost California* explores the unspoken struggles of growing up, the longing for escape, and the friendships that hold us together even as life pulls us apart.

Some dreams lead to freedom. Some roads take you home. But the journey in between is where you truly find yourself.

Take the Journey

For anyone who has ever dreamed of driving away from it all—this book will take you there.