The Good Life: Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist

After spending the summer with his rebellious best friend, Josh, Walker starts his freshman year at a prestigious coed high school in Northern California. Although he has heard mixed reviews about his new school, Walker has decided not to let the comments build his expectations. After all, how bad can freshman year really be? Unfortunately, Walker is about to find out as his classmates begin to bully him. When he risks his life for the sake of Josh and is officially rejected by his peers, Walker decides he has had enough, exacts bloody revenge, and learns that sometimes what he wants in life isn't exactly what he needs.

The Good Life is the story of a teen's journey to find acceptance while searching for his true identity during his formative years.

Thomas Corrigan published this debut novel while in high school. His second novel, Right Now Is Worth It, was also completed during high school and was called “…’The Breakfast Club’ for the 21st Century” by Feathered Quill Book Awards Judges’ Comments, earning a Finalist Award in the Teen (13-18) category.