In the wake of university admissions scandals, Darren Johnson’s new novel, “Prof. Mule,” tackles college corruption head-on.
In this epic story, Craig Fortran — a humble workaday adjunct instructor — has to make a power play; to get a full-time position at one of the colleges he teaches for because he needs more pay, and benefits for his wife, Laura, who has lost her job and is sinking mentally.
But he has also started working with Scott Higgins, an old college buddy — to traffic a smart drug from Upstate New York to New York City. As he adjunct teaches in both locations, he has the perfect cover. Who would suspect him?
The liquid smart drug, Muse, is blotted into old pulp books. Each page is a dose. Its clients are the Manhattan elite. Connecting them is a mysterious runner, Rebecca DiCarlo, who introduces the adjunct to a whole new world of possibilities.
But there are setbacks:
- Scott may be working too closely with the drug, and is becoming increasingly paranoid. Is the New York City faction ripping him off?
- Is Rebecca DiCarlo infatuated with Craig? Should wife Laura know about this?
- How did a real cartel get involved, and why are they angry?
And then there is Chadwicks College, a mediocre private institution in financial peril:
- Is the Chancellor corrupt?
- Why won’t the English department chair give Craig a break?
- Did Laura drink too much at the faculty holiday party?
- Why does former pro wrestler Chuck Crusher show up at the restaurant where the faculty search committee is regaling a candidate?
Tragic and funny, romantic and action-packed. This novel has it all.
And the Kindle version is temporarily priced at just $2.99. It can be read on any device.
If you’re looking for a poignant, riveting story with characters who will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page, get your copy of “Prof. Mule” now.
Don’t like to read e-books? “Prof. Mule” is different; it scrolls neatly and effortlessly on any device, computer or smart phone. You don’t need an actual Kindle to read it. But a hardcover version is also available.
Travel the highways from Upstate New York to Manhattan with Prof. Craig Fortran, a.k.a. “Prof. Mule,” and learn if he can find himself amidst all of the chaos and corruption. As well, you, dear reader, will find out more about yourself by reading this book.
What do you have to lose? Except a mere $2.99. … And what can you gain? How about everything!
Darren Johnson is a widely published, award-winning writer. Read his bio here.
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