Father Found

With the same passion and insight he brought toThe Harris Men,RM Johnson offers a gripping look at a pressing social issue -- and a rare window into the contemporary male psyche.Father FoundAs founder of an organization that tracks down deadbeat dads and holds them accountable to the children they abandoned, Zale Rowen is no ordinary nine-to-fiver. Fiercely devoted to Father Found and its mission, he is all but obsessed. And though Zale's heart is in the right place, his life begins to spiral out of control as he is pulled further into Chicago's underbelly in his pursuit of homeless youth and delinquent dads. Soon he is ruining his most valued relationships, jeopardizing his life, and undermining the very organization for which he has sacrificed everything.Forced to take a step back and examine his behavior, Zale is finally beginning to face the dark, long-repressed secrets motivating him when he is blindsided by a shocking revelation that challenges everything he holds true.As in his acclaimed debut, RM Johnson weaves a deeply engaging novel of family and self-sacrifice. Unflinching yet compassionate,Father Foundis a testament to the power of forgiveness, and a striking commentary on our times.

RM Johnson is also the author of The Harris Men, available from Washington Square Press. He lives in Chicago, and would love to hear your thoughts on his latest novel. Address your comments to: rmwriter@earthlink.net.