The Town at the End of the World: Book One: Founding (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798988176169)

After a devastating global pandemic, Irina Karrigan is left to raise her son in a hollowed-out world. Determined to build a better life, she embarks on a perilous 400-mile journey to Ferndale, California, guided by a flyer promising a new start. There, instead of a thriving community, she finds Rafael Delgado, a widowed father, also striving to create a brighter future for his daughter. Together, they embark on a remarkable quest to build a new, better society from the wreckage of the past. As more survivors join their fledgling community and Irina and Rafael confront the harsh realities of a world forever changed, they find their ideals tested and their bonds strengthened. This poignant novel explores the challenges of survival, the complexities of rebuilding civilization, and the enduring power of human connection.