New York Johnny

New York Johnny is the story of a man who carries the city with him wherever he goes. Part novel, part character study, it follows Johnny through the streets, relationships, and turning points that make a life. Zalman Velvel brings the same keen eye for detail and ear for dialogue that readers know from his short stories, but here he stretches out, giving himself room to build a world around one unforgettable character. This is Zalman at his most ambitious, writing about identity, belonging, and what it means to be from somewhere.