Mike Kitchen

Smoke from the Setting Sun Mike Kitchen

A story of a young man that gets it all, and discovers that it is still not enough. The scenery moves fast between open Florida farmland, homeless city life, and elite Florida living spaces. Youth and resilience is put to it's limits as a young man stumbles onto a literal truck load of money. The ensuing weeks and months move to unravel his life in ways he never thought possible. This fast moving story is paced with the inner stream of thoughts of a homeless drug addict. A fast car, a beautiful woman, and all the money he could ever want. None of this could cease the endless desire within his soul. That same drive is played out in the rambling incoherence of a homeless drug addict, as he chases the streets in endless pursuit of drugs and alcohol. Reviews: "A good parable on the love of money and the fantasy of the "good life." The writing is reminiscent of Raymond Chandler, gritty and honest, but with a flair for the style of this day and age. Very good descriptions of the feel of Florida living while maintaining a story line that keeps you turning the pages. A worthwhile read."-J. Warren