When Gordon Ashberry turns fifty, he decides to give all his money away. An opportunistic young Chinese writer learns of this and writes a book about his decision. The ensuing publicity sends Gordon into a self-imposed exile. A large cast of characters traverse the globe in search of this missing protagonist, a Gatsby-ish figure with Chinese characteristics. “Xu’s engrossing, whirlwind metafictional tale effectively demonstrates the far-reaching effects of politics and culture on the smallest, most personal aspects of our lives.” Publishers Weekly. $9.99 Kindle /
