Protagonist John Shirting, an expat in a Prague undergoing cultural revolution in the 1990s, is sure to take his place as one of the most memorable characters in contemporary fiction. A former barista from Chicago, he acts as a catalyst and wild guide to a city rushing headlong into rampant capitalism. Featuring expats and natives to Prague, this debut novel succeeds in capturing the feel of an eclectic city in a piece of entertaining contemporary literature that will appeal to a wide range of fiction readers.