The Crossing: A Novel

In Michael Doane’s debut novel, a young man embarks on an epic road trip to find his Love. As he traverses the backroads from coast to coast, he learns to forget the past, live in the moment, and appreciate the diversity of America.Written in the same tradition as On the Road and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Michael Doane’s The Crossing explores what it means to exist in 21st century America.She’s out on a pier, deep in the ocean. A tidal wave is coming. Standing at the edge of the earth where the sand is swallowed up by the salty sea, I call for her…So begins a young man’s journey west in search of his lost love. Haunted by nightmares of her memory, our nameless hero leaves home looking to solve a mystery. In the end, he discovers much more than he set out to find.---What Readers Are Saying"Following in the footsteps of Jack Kerouac and William Least Heat-Moon, Doane offers a coming of age story about a man finding himself on the backroads of America. Doane’s a gifted writer with fluid prose and insightful observations, using The Narrator’s personal interactions to illuminate the diversity of the United States."- Emily W. Thompson, Reedsy Discovery Reviewer“I’m almost finished with The Crossing and I can safely say now it’ll be among the best things I’ve read this year.” – Ricardo Fayet, Reedsy“I am really enjoying The Crossing. I am reminded of a Peter Gabriel song that says ‘it’s only in uncertainty we are naked and alive.’ The bike causes both the loss of love and the finding of new love including self love. It’s existential and essential.” – Robin Feldman, NAGC“The dialogue between characters especially rings true and some of the main character’s inner thoughts really resonate with me. I haven’t decided if this is a story about one young man or a commentary on society, but I’m enjoying the ride.” – Eric Walther, Photographer and Illustrator