Harry Bennett Branch Local Author Series: Michael Jai Grant

Michael Jai Grant will discuss his debut novel, The Limited Edition Bicentennial Cadillac Convertible Joy Ride, where we meet ​Eve, a frustrated 16-year-old who uncovers a dark family secret. In the meantime, Muriel is trapped in managed care by the son who stole her fortune. Taking advantage of a fortuitous moment, this unlikely pair embark on a murky mission to rectify their wrongs. Together they confront Muriel's wavering cognition, Eve's emotional wounds, and sometimes each other. They're on the road to salvation, unless their families catch them first.

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Michael Jai Grant is an American fiction writer, filmmaker and photographer. He was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Imbued with a strong mix of justice, reason and creativity, he weaves semi-autobiographical details into enhanced stories of greater import. He attended Syracuse University and Boston University and was named an Eastman Kodak Scholar. An avid traveler and friend to all dogs, he lives in North Stamford with his husband, the artist Jon Galt.