“Missing what most of the time? The babbling faceless agora, the fame, the parties, the pop of flash bulbs? The lovers, the gaiety, the champagne? The solitude carved out of celebrity, poring over charts by a single lamp on a wide desk in a venerable hotel? Room service, coffee before dawn? The company of one friend, two? The choice: All of it or not? Some or none? Now, not now, maybe later?”
In this gripping post-apocalyptic novel, a man named Hig survives in a world where the majority of humanity has been wiped out by a mysterious virus. Living in an abandoned airport, Hig struggles to maintain his sanity and find purpose in a world that has become a desolate wasteland. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a woman named Sal and her dog, Manfred, who join him on a journey across the desolate landscape. As they navigate the dangers of the world, Hig and Sal must confront their own fears and the harsh realities of their new existence. more
Peter Heller is an American author born on February 13, 1959. His works span various literary genres, including novels, non-fiction, and poetry. Heller is known for his distinctive narrative style and profound depiction of the natural environment. more
“A heart worth loving is one you understand, even in silence.”
“I know who I am without anyone there to tell me.”