2025 Hawthorne Prize Shortlist Life is like a party balloon. You never know when it's going to explode. What do you do when you wake up to find a video of your drunken stupor has gone viral on Reddit? Or social media is filled with your ex-girlfriend living the party life now that she’s finally dumped you? Jake Durham is suddenly single again, and he feels like he’s lost in the jungle without a compass. Everything has changed since he was last in the game. Everything, that is, apart from Jake Durham. Dating apps, one-night stands, it seems as if he’s totally out of control. With the help of his loyal band of friends, and the sage advice of an unlikely ally, Jake must learn to let go of his old life and embrace the chaos of being single in the city. But just when he starts to find his footing, a series of hilarious dating mishaps threaten to unravel everything he's worked for. Will Jake be able to find meaning in the ruins of his life, or will he succumb to the chaos? Vincible is a laugh-out-loud rollercoaster ride filled with alcohol-fueled nights, hilarious dating-app drama, and HR disasters. Think High Fidelity meets Fleabag, only with more bad coffee and worse decisions. Grab your copy of Vincible now!