T. Geronimo Johnson je nositelem titulu MFA z Iowa Writers’ Workshop a MA z UC Berkeley. Jeho debutový román byl finalistou ceny PEN/Faulkner. Johnson zkoumá složité vztahy mezi jazykem, kulturou a identitou prostřednictvím své jedinečné prózy. Jeho díla jsou hluboce zakořeněna v jeho rodném městě New Orleans, přičemž se jeho psaní vyznačuje bohatým jazykem a silným smyslem pro místo.
`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.