‘Intrinsic’ is a Literary Fiction novel by W.H.B.
A New York City cab driver experiences personal transformation after turmoil.
Christopher Franklin, the proud and only son of a New York literary royalty, from birth he is built and destined to nothing less than greatness. One day, out of disappointment, he makes the dangerous decision to change and turn into someone who is not. He consciously decides to entangle his life with a miserable soul. Abruptly he learns his first lesson from life, miserable souls only bring misery, with one act he will lose everything, in one evening he will be reduced to nothing. No greatness, he becomes a nobody.
Years passed by and Chris settled into his life as a taxi driver, Brooklyn is home, and the miserable soul is still around him and has gotten more miserable with the years. This time is different, he is a dad of two beautiful daughters with unconditional love, their safety is his new purpose in life, nothing and no one is above his girls. He also discovers a dear friendship with his neighbor and confidante, a place of solace.
One night, without warning, a triggered chain reaction will take Chris into a ride of a lifetime, nothing will be ever the same, lies and secrets are uncovered, he was played and fooled, he didn’t know anything about who he is and, once again, he is reduced to nothing, rock bottom is where he belongs. Suddenly, out of nowhere, greatness at last, he has the privilege to show who he is, royalty. He will rise while making sure others will fall, miserably.
Life is fair, but not for all.
Praise for Intrinsic:
“This story is raw and real … The depth of emotion will leave a lasting impact… Author W.H.B. has created something truly memorable here.” —STARRED Book Review, Independent Book Review
“Set in New York City during the late 2000s, W.H.B.’s thought-provoking novel… delivers a compelling exploration of personal growth amid societal upheaval… ”—BookLife by Publishers Weekly
“Intrinsic stands out because it does something deceptively rare… From the opening chapters, the story signals that it is not afraid to follow a character through the kind of fall that reveals who a person truly is. That honesty is what makes the book matter… Ultimately, Intrinsic leaves a lasting impression. It achieves its emotional impact through sincerity rather than spectacle and presents a narrative that many readers will identify with in aspects of their own experiences. It is a book that merits reading for its emotional depth, its bravery, and its candid portrayal of the experience of falling and rising anew.” —The Book Revue