Dead Broke

How far would you go to eliminate your student loan debt? Newly trained doctor Brandon Walker is excited to begin his career and make an impact on the world. Suddenly, he finds himself unable to land a job after a new artificial-intelligence software begins replacing physicians nationwide. Desperate to unload the burden of his medical school student loans, Brandon fakes his death in hopes that his loans will be discharged. However, a sloppy mistake leads Brandon and his best friend Aaron through a series of mishaps as they attempt to elude the dogged pursuit of a Department of Education loan officer and federal agents. As they dodge their pursuers, Brandon discovers an unknown flaw in the AI program that he believes he can expose to redeem himself and eliminate his student loan debt. In order to do so, he must confront the creator of the AI and the Secretary of Education in a high-stakes show-down with no guarantee of success. You'll laugh. You might cry. You'll definitely want to topple the oligarchic crony capitalism that crushes young adults' dreams for the future.

Reedsy Review:
"Oh wow. This book hit me where it hurts. No, seriously. I feel like anybody who has ever faced student loan panic will feel this book right to their core. Dead Broke: or How I Faked My Death and Eliminated My Student Loans, or Dead Broke, as I'm going to call it from now on, is a cuttingly clever novel that will resonate with many readers.

To say that Dead Broke is full of commentary would be the understatement of the century. This book has opinions on everything from student loans to AI in the healthcare industry and pretty much everything in between.

What makes these opinions unique is that they're woven into the narrative in an almost satirical way, sometimes making them humorous. It's the right balance for this book, as it otherwise would have been far too heavy at times.

The characters in Dead Broke are adorable, but maybe not in the way one might expect. They're all intelligent, well-educated people. Yet they're prone to panicking and making the most bizarre decisions at times. It's the foundation for this book, and it would not have been possible without them or their impulsive actions.

Overall, I enjoyed Dead Broke and its message. I loved its writing style and witty sense of humor, and I would be happy to read another adventure in this world."
- Cat Wyatt