Cooper and his eight-year-old daughter, Finch, live in a remote cabin in the Appalachian wilderness, hidden from a society that would separate them. For eight years, they have survived without electricity or contact with the outside world, relying on annual supplies from a trusted friend named Jake. Their isolation is governed by strict rules designed to keep Cooper’s past crimes and Finch’s existence a secret. When Jake fails to appear for his yearly delivery, their fragile security collapses. The arrival of a mysterious neighbor and a sudden accident force Cooper to choose between maintaining their dangerous solitude and seeking help that could lead to his arrest.
Readers drawn to isolationist suspense and survivalist narratives will find a detailed look at the psychological toll of living as a fugitive. This book appeals to those who enjoy stories about the moral ambiguity of protection and the consequences of long-term secrecy. The reader walks away with a perspective on how paternal instinct can clash with legal reality and the specific logistical hardships of off-grid life. It provides a focused look at how an static environment shifts when external variables finally intrude upon a private world.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
