Eli is a former college football player turned high-school teacher and coach. On the outside, his life seems mundane and average, yet behind closed doors, he suffers from a rocky marriage, a midlife crisis, and worst of all, advances from a young coed.
One day, after a seemingly ordinary conversation, a mysterious man gives him a blessing in an ancient language. After this, his life turns upside down. He gains celebrity status while making some powerful enemies along the way. As tragedy strikes him down, will he find the strength to endure and realize his purpose in life?
Filled with comical, satirical, and deep philosophical nuances, this book is sure to keep the reader on the edge of their seats through every plot twist. The Great American Novel is in fact a commentary about our current age and just how it could play out.