Publisher's Synopsis
William lives in a world that has been ravaged by a devastating war, a conflict caused by the depletion of Earth's oil resources. Along with the physical devastation, society as a whole is collapsing, with few laws, and starvation and corruption in abundance. Abductions have become commonplace, and when William's mother eventually falls victim, he sets out on a dangerous journey to find her, fraught with cannibalismk, human sacrifice and the daily threat of starvation. As his journey progresses, William finds himself questioning science, religion, his courage, and his alliances, as he sets out on journey to find his mother, find the people responsible for killing his father, and finally, find a sense of belonging.
