The Australian

[DEBUT]As this first novel opens, a young man known only as "The Australian" poses in a superhero costume for tourist photos. After graduating from college, he moves to New York City to earn a fortune in high finance. This career doesn't last long, as the Australian suffers from a "failure to demonstrate a sense of urgency." Drifting around the city, he meets Fiona in a bar and strikes up a friendship. The relationship becomes more serious, and they marry, relying entirely on her hard-earned income to support themselves and, eventually, their son. Still unable to decide on a career path, the protagonist finds a job at a styling salon, which is the location for a reality TV show that becomes a huge hit. Now the Australian has the fame and money he desires, but he's neither happy nor comfortable. He leaves the city and his family, returning to his homeland.