This Fragile Earth

In a world without technology, Signy and Matthew must protect their son, Jed, from soldiers and other dangers as they flee London and head to Signy's childhood village.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 21 April 2022
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

In a recognizable yet changed London, Signy and Matthew lead a dull and difficult life. They have only stayed together for the sake of their six-year-old son, Jed. However, they are barely surviving. Until the day the technology that runs their world stops working. Unable to use their phones, pay for anything, or even open the smart door to their flat, Matthew assumes that this is just a momentary glitch in the computers that now run the world.

But then, the electricity and gas are cut off. Even the water stops running. And the pollination drones, vital to the world ever since the bees all died, are behaving oddly. People are going missing. Soldiers are on the streets. London is no longer safe.

A shocking incident sends Signy and Jed on the run, desperate to flee London and escape to the small village where Signy grew up. Determined to protect her son, Signy will do almost anything to survive as the world falls apart around them. But she has no idea what is waiting for them outside the city.

As they travel through the countryside, Signy and Jed encounter a group of survivors who have been living in a remote cabin deep in the woods. They are led by a man named Jack, who has a deep knowledge of the natural world and survival skills. He takes them under his wing, teaching them how to hunt, gather, and build a shelter.

However, Jack has his own secrets, and Signy begins to suspect that he is not who he says he is. As they journey deeper into the woods, they encounter more and more dangerous creatures, including a pack of wolves and a group of raiders who are scavenging for supplies.

Signy must use all of her skills and resources to protect her son and herself as they navigate the perilous terrain and face unexpected challenges. She must also confront her own fears and doubts, and come to terms with the fact that the world as she knows it has been irrevocably changed.

In the end, Signy and Jed emerge from the woods stronger and more resilient than ever before. They have learned the true meaning of survival and the importance of family and community. And they have discovered that there is still hope for a better future, even in the darkest of times.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781473232341