Hig Higman lives in a hangar at a small Colorado airport nine years after a flu pandemic killed most of the global population. He spends his days patrolling the perimeter in a 1956 Cessna alongside his dog, Jasper, and a misanthropic survivalist named Bangley. While Bangley focuses on lethal defense against approaching scavengers, Hig remains tethered to the memory of his deceased wife. A mysterious radio transmission from years prior haunts him, eventually prompting a flight beyond his fuel limits to find its origin.
Readers of quiet post-apocalyptic fiction value this book for its focus on technical survival and the isolation of the American West. It appeals to those who prefer character-driven narratives over fast-paced action sequences. The prose utilizes a fragmented style that reflects the protagonist’s grieving internal state. You walk away with a specific look at how one person maintains a sense of humanity through trout fishing and flight when the social structures of the world have entirely collapsed.
Balanced in tone; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Story Seeker. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2012
- Language
- EN
