First published 1993
When Paul Groves loses his wife in a tragic accident, he spirals into grief and despair. Desperate for answers, he embarks on a metaphysical journey, guided by a mysterious stranger who promises to unlock the secrets of the afterlife. As Paul delves deeper, he confronts startling revelations about the nature of consciousness and the true purpose of human existence. Forced to confront his own mortality, he must navigate a labyrinth of profound discoveries that challenge everything he thought he knew. In the end, Paul's quest for meaning becomes a test of his courage and resilience, as he fights to find the path that will lead him back to the light.
Genres: contemporary, adult-fiction, psychological-thriller, 21st-century
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: grief, metaphysical-journey, quest-for-meaning
144 pages · Hardcover · Tor Books
Content warnings: death