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Gordon Takes a Walk
Paperback
Publisher Price: $19.99
ISBN13: 9781998423989
Publisher: Keetup Publishing House
Published: Jun 1 2026
Pages: 250
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.57 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Darkly funny, wildly original, and unexpectedly heartfelt, Gordon Takes a Walk is a satirical literary adventure that turns an ordinary man into an accidental legend. After discovering his wife's betrayal, Gordon - a painfully average engineer in a worn brown Walmart bathrobe - simply walks out of his life and keeps walking. What begins as a numb journey through suburban America quickly spirals into an absurd and unforgettable odyssey when Gordon unknowingly wanders onto one of the most secure military bases in the United States.
Mistaken for everything from a government consultant to a covert operative, Gordon drifts through chaos while unintentionally changing the lives of everyone around him. With deadpan humor, razor-sharp satire, and moments of surprising emotional depth, John Murray McKay crafts a story that explores heartbreak, loneliness, redemption, and the strange ripple effects one broken man can have on the world.
Blending absurdist comedy with emotional realism, Gordon Takes a Walk is perfect for readers who enjoy unconventional literary fiction filled with wit, humanity, and unpredictable twists. Beneath the outrageous situations lies a deeply human story about loss, healing, and finding purpose in the most unexpected places.
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