An exuberant life story written with humor, panache, and heart. - Kirkus Reviews
The Reviews Are In!
"This is a raucously funny book, with raffish prose full of self-deprecating humor regarding the distance between exalted pretensions and awkward reality... The result is a luminous tribute to the inestimable value of not quite getting what you want." — Kirkus Reviews
"The combination of memoir with a perceptive judgment of America’s often-empty vision of success is powerful.”
— Publisher’s Weekly and BookLife (Score: 9.5 out of 10!)
“Readers who may have thought Catcher in the Rye and other coming-of-age stories held wry humor along with insights will find these classics must take a step back for contemporary authors such as Luke Stoffel.”
— Midwest Book Review
Based on the schemes that inspired it all!
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What if the American Dream was just a glitter-fueled lie? Soaked in pop culture and bad decisions, this Queer Millennial Odyssey is part confessional, part caper. It’s a story woven into the fabric of a generation that voted reality TV into the White House and made grift a national pastime. The journey is outrageous, hilarious, and, at times, deeply self-aware.
Inked in glitter pen and promise, this Lisa Frank–inspired, late-stage capitalist fever dream is told through the eyes of an eight-year-old boy who believed every lie Ronald Reagan ever sold him—an unhinged adventure for anyone who’s ever chased something wild in a world that never made space for them. It’s not a pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps kind of story—we were all sold a sugar-coated lie: work hard, play by the rules, and success will fall into your lap. “Personally,” he retorts, “I’ve found I’m more prosperous when I lie, cheat, and steal.” This prankish take on the American Dream might just keep you turning the pages.
With the charm of a rogue and the morals of a raccoon, our antihero drags readers through scams, schemes, and self-sabotage—from backyard cons to a cutting-edge experiment with AI. You see, we’ve all been caught up in that chase: more money, more status. And I’m no different… “But he is different, because he dared live an unlikely life in a society that punishes those who try it.” —Publishers Weekly
In the end, one question remains: In a game that is rigged for the rich, can you beat the system—or will it beat you?
Two Covers, One Wild Ride!
Rancid Royalty
A sugar-coated takedown of corruption, greed, and denial—disguised as a children’s book. In The Rise and Rot of Rancid Royalty, candy becomes currency, artificial sweeteners spell environmental collapse, and sprinkle-obsessed Royals rule a kingdom crumbling from the inside out. As the frosting melts, King Orangello the Overripe flees to Mar-a-Mango Manor in a swirl of licorice lies—leaving a rising rebellion in his sticky wake.
It’s a satirical fairytale wrapped in frosting—touching on tyranny, environmental collapse, toxic leadership, wealth hoarding, and rebellion. Ya know, the kind of stuff our kids are used to.
Amazon Rankings: #1 Best Seller in Children's Humor | #3 Best Sellers in Children's eBooks
After his debut novel, How to Win a Million Dollars, Stoffel sets out on a darkly funny, far more nefarious adventure. In Over Your Head… when the only way out is down.
In the midst of an impulsive journey to Asia, with a mysterious flu going around, what begins as an attempt to outrun his growing sense of anxiety quickly spirals into a surreal mix of self-discovery, panic, and absurdity. From a last-minute detour to Shanghai Disneyland, fueled by the desperate hope that a land of fantasy will soothe his fraying nerves, to the looming realization that his escape might lead him deeper into his own mind’s chaos, his journey is anything but ordinary.
It’s Disneyland—what could go wrong?
Turn's out... absolutely everything.
In Over Your Head
Arriving in 2026
After the devastating breakup, Luke finds himself in a desperate attempt to outrun the unanswered questions that have hollowed out his world. From the misty mountains of Sapa to the chaotic streets of Hanoi, his journey is anything but peaceful.
Amidst setbacks, brief moments of wonder slip through: a stranger’s kindness, a fragment of sunlight cutting through endless fog, a forgotten piece of himself slowly being reclaimed.
When he finally arrives at the Sanctuary of Truth—a hand-carved wooden temple still under construction—he finds a powerful metaphor for his own life. Nothing is finished. Nothing is perfect… and maybe that’s the point.
Lost in the Clouds captures a soul caught mid-transformation. It’s not a story of finding easy answers. It’s a story of surviving the questions—and learning, at last, that healing isn’t something you reach. It’s something you build, piece by imperfect piece.
Work in progress...
Lost in the Clouds
The Art of Tarot: On Amazon
A History of Tarot with New Artwork by Lucas Stoffelinspired by the Original 1909 Illustrations
Explore the history, art, and symbolism of tarot through stunning, reimagined artwork that captures the essence of the Fool’s journey, the mysteries of the Major Arcana, and the elemental wisdom of the Minor Arcana. This book is a celebration of tarot’s powerful symbolism and a bridge between the past and present, inviting readers to dive deeper into the mystical world of tarot.
Pamela Colman-Smith, born in 1878, was the visionary illustrator behind one of the most iconic and influential tarot decks in history. Her vibrant and evocative imagery continues to captivate tarot readers worldwide. Despite the profound impact of her work, her contributions were largely overlooked in her lifetime. Today, her legacy thrives through the enduring popularity of the original deck, which remains a cornerstone of tarot culture.
