An unsettling poignant debut novella about unusual connections fostered by the covid pandemic
perfect for fans of sharp literary fiction that reflects and confronts our world It's early
2020 and with the world in chaos as covid spreads two lonely people both seeking to break
with their pasts meet and start sharing a home. One is a former security guard who was
captured on video knocking down a protester who died soon afterward the other a former
teacher accused of driving a student to suicide. In an oppressive atmosphere of tension and
fear the pair avoid direct contact and communicate through notes and their shared presences
close yet distant. Their odd connection with neither affection nor trust brings them a kind
of privacy and safety they both need - but at what cost? The book's creeping tension draws out
an unforgettable story of disconnection and disruptive change.
