Heart of Junk - by Luke Geddes (Paperback)

The Heart of Junk is a hilarious and poignant debut novel that explores why certain objects resonate with us so deeply, rebuking Marie Kondo's philosophy of wholesale purging.

The story follows an eclectic group of merchants at a Kansas antique mall who become implicated in the kidnapping of a local beauty pageant star.

As they navigate their own neurotic compulsions and the impending arrival of Mark and Grant from the famed antiques television show Pickin' Fortunes, the group sets in motion a series of events that lead to surprising revelations about Lindy's whereabouts.

Will they arrive in time to save The Heart of America from going under? This biting commentary on our current Marie Kondo era also argues that "junk" can have great value--connecting us not only to our personal pasts but to our shared human history.

With a cast of colorful characters, this novel is both comical and suspenseful, inviting belly laughs and thoughtful introspection on the objects we collect and why they matter.

Don't miss out on this quirky treat for fans of flyover state humor!