An intricately connected series of stories, 'A Visit from the Goon Squad' weaves together the lives of Bennie Salazar, an aging punk rocker turned record executive, and Sasha, his young, troubled assistant. With each chapter, Jennifer Egan masterfully explores the past and present of an array of characters whose fates intertwine around music, time, and the arduous path of redemption. The novel captures the heartbeat of various eras in music and the souls of individuals struggling against the relentless passage of time.