Where the Asphalt Shines is a heartfelt coming-of-age novel about courage, identity, and the search for a place to truly belong.Eli Carter leaves his small hometown for Atlanta, carrying more than a suitcase; he carries years of uncertainty, expectations, and the fear of living as someone he isn't. As he navigates the energy and anonymity of the city, he discovers new friendships, unexpected opportunities, and the freedom to define life on his own terms. The asphalt that once symbo...