Later Days

“A powerful portrait … that simmers with maturity, life expectations and dreams, and satisfyingly unexpected evolution.” * Midwest Book Review *
“One-part Dead Poets Society and two-parts Lord of the Flies … Jacobs perfectly captures the specific textures of the era … without indulging in That ’70s Show’s cartoonish nostalgia … An honest, emotionally rewarding (narrative).” * IndieReader *
“Emotional and brilliantly written … One of the most compelling and honest coming of age stories that I’ve read … This one’s special.” – David Morgan
“Heartfelt, sharply observed story about friendship, forgiveness, and the fragile line between youth’s invincibility and adulthood’s reckoning … — Moving, smart, and unforgettable.” * Cassies Book Reviews *
“Later Days is more than a novel, it’s a reminder that even after everything falls apart, there’s still room for grace, humor, and second chances.” – Book Reviewer Nurse Jackie
“From wild teenage nights to the hard truths of adulthood, this story blends humor, heartbreak, and hope in a way that lingers long after the final page.“ – Book Reviewer Marilyn Gon
“Jacobs has created a lyrical coming of age mottled with the complexities and fragility of growing up…a compelling tale of … the bond that ties us forever.” * For the Love of the Page *
“Humor, drama, and a poignant coming-of-age tale … an enthralling read.” * Readers’ Favorite *
“The writing here is not just immersive, but also deeply emotional and raw; we are not just spectators, but we feel.“ – Book Reviewer Susan J. Ballard
“Jacobs hits paydirt with stirring descriptions of SoCal’s eccentricities.” * Publishers Weekly *

Chip Jacobs is a genre-crossing author and prize-winning journalist. His first novel, Arroyo, about Pasadena, California’s mysterious Colorado Street Bridge, was a Los Angeles Times bestseller, CrimeReads most anticipated book, and Independent Book Publisher Award honoree. Among his other books are the international bestselling Smogtown, which he co-wrote with William J. Kelly and is under development for a streaming series, the acclaimed black-comedy, true-crime story, The Darkest Glare, and the Indies Book of the Year Finalist, Strange As It Seems. Jacobs’ reporting and subjects have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Marketplace, CNN, LA Weekly, the Los Angeles Daily News, and elsewhere.

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