In this collection of 21 essays, Michael Jenkins takes a humorous approach to the stresses of every day life. Whether he is questioning how a one-thumbed co-worker might turn a doorknob or is being followed by his creepy future self in a pornographic video store, Michael's essays are funny, honest, and philosophical as an immature man searching for identity in the adult worldIn this collection of 21 essays, Michael deals with the many frustrations and pratfalls that occur in every day life with a disharmonious style all his own. With comical observations based on a childhood wrought with bad horror movies and video games, Michael tackles the adventures of adulthood while still holding tightly to the ideals his childhood self once possessed.Such topics range from the basics, such as: job interviews, maintaining unhealthy relationships, and financial instability and get into the more obscure like: getting a driver's license photo by a mentally challenged person, traversing the adult video store in search of the perfect gift, or sitting down with a loved one and watching a documentary on sex dolls. Each essay is true and unique with a relatable self-deprecating style of humor to keep you entertained from start to finish.

The Failsafe Query is a gripping thriller set in the contemporary world of modern British espionage. Sean Richardson, a disgraced former intelligence agent, is tasked to lead a team to search for Alfie Chapman, an Intelligence officer on the cusp of exposing thousands of secrets to the media. This includes a long lost list of Russian moles embedded since the Cold War, one of whom remains a public favourite in the British parliamentary system. The action moves with absorbing pace and intrigue across Central Asia and Europe as the puzzle begins to unfold through a deep hidden legacy. Tense, fast paced, and insightful, The Failsafe Query twists and turns to a satisfyingly dramatic finale.