Foster Dade Explores the Cosmos

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In this sprawling debut novel, a tragic scandal at an elite American prep school unfolds through a literary investigation framed by a distinctly millennial perspective. Set in 2008, the story follows Foster Dade, a transfer student navigating adolescence amidst the backdrop of a changing cultural landscape. As he grapples with his parents’ scandalous divorce, Foster finds companionship with Annabeth Whittaker and Jack Albright, the charismatic leaders of Kennedy’s social scene. However, eighteen months later, a tragic event leads to Foster's expulsion, leaving the school and its students forever altered. The nameless narrator, who inherits Foster’s old dorm room, embarks on a yearslong quest to uncover the truth behind the scandal. Through interviews, Foster’s blog posts, playlists, and text archives, a complex narrative emerges—one that explores the ownership of personal stories and the ways we construct our identities. The novel delves into themes of privilege, power, and the expectations of masculinity, while examining how we create the mythologies that give our lives meaning. With keen insight, Nash Jenkins captures the emotional intensity of adolescence in the early twenty-first century, crafting a compelling tale of self-discovery and the search for truth.