"A post-punk coming of age story, Double Nickels is a work of hardscrabble poetry. Ari Surdoval delivers a book that’s far more than just a chronicle of youthful ennui; rather, it’s a finely etched portrait of those consigned to the narrow margins of society. A powerfully rendered and captivating debut." – Bob Mehr, author of the New York Times best seller Trouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements

“There aren’t many novels that come right out and strip life down to its very essence, taking away the false facades of humanity in a way that makes the bones grow cold and has the eyeballs searching for a way out. Writer Ari Surdoval isn’t one to go looking for the easy answers. His characters feel like they’re living on nickels and nails, and don’t have much in the way of hope. But that doesn’t mean that they’ve quit trying. There are moments in this book where time freezes and it feels like life might just not have much future. And other moments when big promises might just let the skies open up and let everyone have a slight new beginning.” – Bill Bentley, Americana Highways

Released 8/17/2020 in paperback, copies of Double Nickels available here are signed by Ari Surdoval himself.