In 1985, aspiring writer, James Castle, applied to Edsen College, his dream school, but didn't get in. Six years later, James is Edsen's newly appointed writer-in-residence and has the chance to return to Edsen and experience all he missed. James is the author of the celebrated novel . While the novel puts him on the literary map, it surreptitiously deals with some deep, dark family secrets and James's role in it all. As James settles in at Edsen, a mysterious stranger shines a light on his past and threatens to expose the true origins of -- thus, putting his entire literary reputation on the line. Christopher Gould's is the quintessential novel of Generation X. In it, we experience a first-hand account of the modern-day American college experience, all while basking in the glory of 90's era pop culture. But be warned, a shocking twist awaits at the end of this unforgettable tale.