Benjamin Porter is a fifteen-year-old living on a cul-de-sac in a quiet suburban neighborhood, who is, intrigued by the pageantry of a motorcycle gang across the street. But, his fascination and naivety of their world could be, the death of him. In his freshman year, Benjamin seizes the opportunity to befriend one of The Company's junior members, Craig Marse, and he rashly embraces the destructive, illegal, and dangerous lifestyle as Craig's student. Ben quickly becomes, enmeshed in the world of drugs and violence, deftly navigating the intrigues of this volatile subculture. As he builds his reputation, he begins to embrace his notoriety-so much so that the essence, the true character, of Benjamin Porter is at risk of being permanently, altered. A Fool's Journey is a 21-part series of novelettes inspired by the Major Arcana of the Tarot. Follow Benjamin Porter, from 15 to 28 (1975 to 1988), in the first seven novelettes, and the first part of the trilogy, where he explores the sensual, physical facets of contemporary American life. The Magician is the first in the series, and Ben's first lesson is about the use-or misuse-of power.