Jeremy Anderson's life is an endless cycle, reborn time and again on the same date, October 24, 1996-his eighteenth birthday.
Now, as he faces in life Twenty-Six, Jeremy is more determined than ever. Armed with the wisdom of more than two dozen lifetimes, he has crafted a meticulous plan, one that goes beyond the fleeting allure of fame and fortune, reaching for a deeper, more elusive purpose.
As he steps back into the familiar landscape of Huxley High School, Jeremy is ready to execute his carefully laid strategies. But this life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Dutch Wyatt, a despised bully with a tortured soul, and Missy Winston, the overachieving valedictorian, and her undying desire for perfection. Their influence begins to tug at the edges of Jeremy's well-orchestrated life-plan, presenting new complications and unexpected alliances.
As Jeremy navigates this complex web of relationships and ambitions, he learns that true purpose may not lie solely in the goals he set for himself but also in the unanticipated roles he plays in the lives of those around him. In this 26th iteration of his life, Jeremy realizes that the balance between his own aspirations and the legacies of Dutch and Missy might just be the key to the fulfillment he has been seeking all along.
Laplante, Andy: - "As a new voice among Generation X storytellers, Andy LaPlante captures the imagination with his vivid storytelling and fresh outlook. His journey through New England - from the coastal charm of Cape Cod to the suburban landscapes of Western Massachusetts, culminating in Northern Connecticut - has been a path of relentless self-discovery and transformation. Evolving from an avid consumer of stories in all forms, including books, TV, and movies, to a passionate writer, driven by a desire to bring to life the classic narratives he finds missing in today's literary world.In his debut novel, "I Never Knew I Needed You," set against the nostalgic backdrop of the 1990s, Andy rejuvenates the coming-of-age story as the book introduces readers to a protagonist who is unexpectedly thrust back into his youth, where he must navigate through the complexities and unresolved moments he had left behind. This novel approach to the journey toward adulthood underscores LaPlante's commitment to delving into life's intricacies and its inherent unpredictability.His writing pulls from many different places, mixing the wild ideas of science fiction with the real, down-to-earth stories we see in everyday life. This mix makes his writing rich and full of surprises, reflecting the wide range of stories that have caught his eye over the years.He writes with the hope of bringing readers into the worlds he creates, sharing stories as deep and varied as the ones that have inspired him. He believes in the magic of storytelling to shine a light on the many sides of being human."
