Jimmy should be happy. He's the captain of the basketball team, popular at school, and dating the girl of every guy's dreams. But when he's recruited by a local drug dealer, Jimmy is seduced by the money and the lifestyle. Before long, his relationships and schoolwork start to slide, and he feels burdened by everyone else's expectations. Which path should he follow, when all of them feel like dead ends? How can he find and follow his own path? His mind is spinning in a hundred different directions, but can he finally listen to his heart? Inspired by the author's adolescent years, Hooped is a tale of basketball, love, and the journey of self-discovery.

Reviews

Providing a platform for numerous lessons for today's youth, this is a raw account of the hard but realistic truths that many of this generation struggle to survive.

-Amrita Lit (Author of Chasing Kismet)

As you make your way through the pages, it's easy to fall in love with the various characters because at some point in your life, that was you or a friend you knew.

-Jas Johal

It reveals the blessings and curses that come with being human.

-Jeeven J

About the Author

Currently 32, Michael lives in the Yaletown district of Vancouver. His writing explores the inner and outer struggles of our everyday lives. Hooped is his first published novel. You can visit his website at www.michaelbains.ca.