I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom

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“I did not think I'd ever find myself empathizing with an incel, but that's the beauty of good literature! Compared to a John & Dave novel, this book isn't as balls-to-the-wall wacky, but it is still funny and features a gang of outcast losers that are in way over their heads with something they don't understand. Mix in a large, unidentified black box and the concerned citizens of Reddit and you've got a cross country chase that results in multiple semi crashes, an underwater rescue, a horse girl's broken heart, and one (1) saved rabbit. This book doesn't ask a lot of you, only to listen like you want to understand. This book is beautifully crafted, with moments that made me take pause and ones that had me barreling through to see what happened next. I too, am starting to worry about this black box of doom, and I hope you read this so we can worry about it together.”

— CJ • Page 1 Books

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“With the backdrop of a mystery/adventure, the characters confront all aspects of our digital world, social media, and virtual communities. The complexity of each character added to the richness of the story.”

— Ellen • Banter Bookshop

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“Witty, satirical commentary on social media’s influence on human behavior. ”

— Natalie • Katy Budget Books

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“I laughed out loud many times while listening to this!”

— Julie • Three Bells Books

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“What a romp! From California to Virginia, Abbot and Ether encounter one hurdle after another in their attempt to deliver a sealed black trunk to a wealthy man. Rumors abound on the internet about the possibly lethal contents of the box and about the motives and identities of all involved. This novel is a wonderfully entertaining and clever look at social media, conspiracy theories, and connection and disconnection in today’s world. ”

— Nancy • Raven Book Store

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“A wild ride from start to end, this book pulls the old 'telephone game' into the 21st century. ”

— Julie • Three Bells Books

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“A Twitch streamer pairs up with a mysterious woman on a quest to transport a black box across the country. Their journey is followed closely by police, FBI, Reddit internet sleuths, the streamer's father, and a menacing biker. A fun and bizarre road trip story filled with social commentary on the internet age - should we give up on humanity, or is there hope? ”

— Ellen • Blacksburg Books