Reset

In a world where turning fifty means becoming twenty-five again, one man's second chance is his family's ultimate betrayal.

"A very enjoyable novel that explores themes that resonate with today's societal issues... I would definitely consider using it in one of my classes." — Sander Lee, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, who teaches a class in science fiction novels.

Tom and Elena Miller built a beautiful life over nearly three decades of marriage. But as Tom approaches his fiftieth birthday, the crushing weight of his middle-aged responsibilities and a desperate desire for freedom drive a wedge between him and the people he loves most. He doesn't just want a break; he wants a second chance at his twenties.

In a society defined by "The Reset"—a global anomaly where anyone turning fifty wakes up in their original, twenty-five-year-old body—Tom’s desire becomes a devastating reality. He chooses to undergo his Reset and leaves his forty-eight-year-old wife behind to live in a downtown bachelor pad, assuming he can just return to her when she finally Resets eighteen months later.

But his selfish "intermission" shatters his family. While Elena struggles to rebuild her life and identity without him, his oldest son, Jack, is driven into the arms of a radicalized movement determined to end the "Immortal Class" by any means necessary.

As Tom navigates the lonely, surreal reality of his new youth, he is about to discover that reversing the clock on his body might mean permanently running out of time to save his family.

Early reviews for Reset are in:

“I couldn't put it down and almost burned dinner!” — Julie

“Better than any book club book I've read.” — Terri

"A real page turner.” — Geoff

“When he said he was writing a novel I couldn't wait to humor him. But I couldn't, it is so freaking good!” — The Author's Wife

To help support those fighting Multiple Sclerosis, a portion of all proceeds from this novel will go to MS research.

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Release date

Audiobook: 14 September 2026