Gavin Extence Books in Order

Seventeen-year-old Alex Woods is stopped at customs carrying marijuana and the ashes of his best friend, a Vietnam veteran. His account traces the unusual childhood, unexpected friendship and difficult choices that brought him to that moment.

Finding a dead neighbor when she visits to borrow tomatoes unsettles Abby in unexpected ways. The discovery begins a chain of events that brings her into Melody Black’s world as she struggles with mental illness and a life slipping beyond control.

A ruthless banker diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor begins changing in ways he never expected: he is becoming kinder. His growing attachment to a violinist offers the possibility of a different life, but his remaining time is shrinking.

Two teenage brothers prepare to cross from Turkey into Europe with their belongings sealed against the water. Along their uncertain journey they meet a disheveled man calling himself Jesus, who claims to know a future that will change their lives.

Autistic teenager Phoebe prefers her familiar routines, her dog and writing fantasy stories. Covering for her best friend’s secret boyfriend draws her into deception and unexpected challenges, forcing her to discover what she can do beyond her comfort zone.