American Narcissus

A dark and satirical exploration of love and loss in a burning Los Angeles.
In a city where the American dream is dead, follow the intertwined lives of flawed individuals searching for meaning. Stoned surfer Baxter Kent battles his terror of women with a sex robot, while acid-addled Arden Coover seeks salvation in a doomed relationship. Tess Coover contemplates a loveless marriage to a narcissistic novelist, and alcoholic executive Ryland Richter finds solace in a dangerous affair.

As wildfires consume the landscape, these lost souls navigate toxic relationships and grapple with addiction, desperately seeking connection in a world without a future. This is a dark, satirical journey through the embers of Los Angeles, exposing the superficiality and moral decay of a culture obsessed with fame and fortune. Perfect for readers of Bret Easton Ellis and Ottessa Moshfegh.