A Powerful New Novel Examines the Decisions That Shape a Life and the Consequences of Standing for What’s Right

Every life is defined by choices. Some deliberate, others made in an instant. In “Choices,” acclaimed author Gary Markman delivers a moving and deeply relevant novel about moral courage, love, and the cost of believing in the dignity of the individual.

At the center of the story is Harper James, a man who made two defining decisions early in life: to become a teacher, and to devote himself to defending the value of every human being. In a world increasingly fractured by racial and ethnic division, Harper is a rare figure; beloved, principled, and unwavering. Through compassion and conviction, he guides his students away from hatred and toward understanding.

Those choices, however, come at a devastating price.

Harper’s life is violently cut short, and Choices unfolds through a series of revealing flashbacks that trace the lives of his students, their friendships, their loves, their conflicts, their passions, and the impossible decisions they are forced to confront in the aftermath of his death. As their stories intersect, Markman explores how one person’s message can ripple outward, shaping lives long after they are gone.

Both intimate and urgent, Choices is a novel about legacy: what we leave behind, what we pass on, and whether our ideals can survive in a world that often punishes empathy and courage.

Markman does not offer easy answers. Instead, he asks the questions that matter most: What does it mean to stand for justice?

How far should we go to protect what we believe in?

And when everything is at stake, what choice will we make?

Powerfully written with emotional clarity and moral depth, Choices will resonate with readers drawn to character-driven literary fiction, contemporary social themes, and stories that challenge the heart as much as the mind.

About the Author

Gary Markman is a novelist whose work explores the intersections of love, justice, and human responsibility. Known for his nuanced characters and ethical insight, Markman writes with the conviction that individual choices, no matter how small, can alter the course of many lives.

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