Find Your Shot

A coming-of-age novel about faith, struggle, and the game of life.Set in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Find Your Shot follows Malcolm Johnson, a young Black teenager caught between the world’s expectations and the quiet voice of God calling him to something more.Malcolm has big dreams—on the court and beyond—but growing up in a tense household with a rigid stepfather and a mother torn between love and loyalty, he often finds himself lost, frustrated, and desperate to feel seen. His faith is real, but so is his doubt. As he navigates rejection in love, conflict at home, and his own sense of inadequacy, Malcolm learns that trusting God isn't about getting easy answers—it's about holding on, even when nothing makes sense.Whether it's during a heated pick-up game at camp, a quiet moment alone with his Bible, or wrestling with temptation in a college dorm, Malcolm's journey is one of becoming. Along the way, he meets unforgettable characters: Natasha, the irresistible sorority queen who pulls him in close; Nigel, the best friend who seems to have it all; Logan, the smooth-talking peer whose charm hides deeper challenges; and Bishop, the wise voice who reminds Malcolm of who—and whose—he is.Find Your Shot is a heartfelt, soul-searching novel about manhood, faith, and learning to take your shot when the moment comes—on the court, in love, and in life. Read more