by Saeed Jones
First published 2022
As the world crumbles around him, Jamal must navigate a dangerous new reality to protect his wife and young son. Trapped in their apartment, they face dwindling resources and the ever-present threat of violence from desperate neighbors. Forced to make harrowing choices, Jamal is pushed to his limits, testing the boundaries of love, sacrifice, and what it means to be human in the face of apocalyptic change.
Genres: contemporary, 21st-century, family-drama, apocalyptic
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, sacrifice
Setting: Apartment
Period: Apocalyptic
104 pages · Paperback · Coffee House Press
Content warnings: violence