With the Vietnam War now over, the summer of 1974 is a time of uncomfortable change for the country. Brett Roberts is eighteen, uncertain about his future, and is determined to hitchhike across the country to see about a girl he met in Florida the previous summer. He doesn’t know it yet, but he is about to encounter an unexpectedly eclectic mix of people. Some will challenge him intellectually, others will simply turn up the stereo and hand him a beer, and every one of them has a uniquely different perspective to share.
-- Based on true events

Author Bio:
Mark Reynolds grew up in Southern California and was an unapologetic teenager of the ‘70s. It was a time before cell phones, cable TV and internet when kids had to go outside to experience life. He has always wanted to write about that period and this book is his first such effort. In his professional life, he works in the biotechnology industry developing clinical diagnostic tests that improve a physician's ability to diagnose and treat their patients. He continues to be passionate about running, hiking, travel and music. He lives in Carlsbad, CA.