The Impossible Fortress A Novel

<b><b>From the author of <i>the New York Times</i> bestseller <i>The Last One at the Wedding</i>—a sweet coming-of-age story about young love that’s an “endearing, full embrace of the late 1980s” (<i>USA TODAY</i>) and a delightful blend of humor, heart, and the universal experience of growing up.</b></b><br><br>Fourteen-year-old Billy Marvin is living the dream of every nerd in New Jersey. His days are filled with endless debates over pop culture icons, late-night video game programming on his beloved Commodore 64, and the simple joys of friendship. But when <i>Playboy</i> magazine releases photos of <i>Wheel of Fortune</i>’s iconic Vanna White, Billy's world is turned upside down.<br> <br>Enter Mary Zelinsky, a brilliant and equally geeky girl who challenges Billy in ways he never expected. As their friendship blossoms, Billy finds himself navigating the complexities of first love, all while hatching a plan with his friends to get their hands on the coveted magazine.<br> <br>Described by <i>Newsweek</i> as " thoroughly escapist joy," <i>The Impossible Fortress</i> is a testament to the power of nostalgia and the timelessness of falling in love. Fans of <i>Stranger Things</i> and those who cherish pop culture and 80s nostalgia will find themselves transported back to a time when life was simpler, yet full of joyful anticipation.