The Book of Luke: A Novel

Following a car accident that ended his football career, twenty-two-year-old Luke Griffin joins Endeavor, a competition-based reality show. He thrives initially, forming friendships and a romantic relationship, but a series of betrayals leads to tragedy that changes his life and his fellow contestants' lives forever. Ten years later, Luke is a father of two and stay-at-home husband to America's only openly gay senator. When his husband's infidelity becomes public, Luke impulsively rejoins Endeavor's latest season to earn money quickly. Back on set, he confronts bitter rivalries, shattered friendships, and guilt from his past—everything he spent a decade trying to leave behind. As Season 20 begins, Luke must navigate the game while finally facing truths he has long avoided. The novel combines elements of competition-based reality television with a portrait of reinvention, exploring what happens when someone attempts to move forward while their past remains visible to the public.