Publisher's Synopsis
As a fictional work, this novel is used by the author to describe what could have or may have happened in the events of Hurricane Katrina. Daniel, the main character, is left behind in New Orleans with this three brothers and mother who all live in a poor section of the city. Like many in the Big Easy, his family does not evacuate.
In the novel, Daniel appears to be smarter than the rest of his family. During the night before Katrina makes landfall, Daniel has dreams. In these dreams, certain things are revealed to the main character that really frightens him. He believes that the dreams are unreal, but then he finds logic in them. These dreams tell Daniel about his home state and the truth about what really happened in New Orleans and Louisiana.
Moreover, throughout the novel, Daniel finds himself afraid of the future and the possible outcome of Katrina. He also comes to realize that certain things in his state are not what they seem. Daniel then finds out certain themes in his home state and is not pleased.
